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149 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
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Language: English
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In this extraordinary epic poem, Anne Carson bridges the gap between classicism and the modern, poetry and prose, with a volcanic journey into the soul of a winged red monster named Geryon.There is a strong mixture of whimsy and sadness in Geryon'...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,688 reviews
Moods
emotional 72%
challenging 42%
sad 38%
dark 29%
mysterious 25%
adventurous 14%
inspiring 9%
tense 9%
hopeful 7%
funny 6%
relaxing 3%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 87% | A mix: 9% | N/A: 2% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 19% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Average rating
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Sexual assault, Incest, Child abuseModerate
Sexual content149 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In this extraordinary epic poem, Anne Carson bridges the gap between classicism and the modern, poetry and prose, with a volcanic journey into the soul of a winged red monster named Geryon.There is a strong mixture of whimsy and sadness in Geryon'...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,688 reviews
Moods
emotional 72%
challenging 42%
sad 38%
dark 29%
mysterious 25%
adventurous 14%
inspiring 9%
tense 9%
hopeful 7%
funny 6%
relaxing 3%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 87% | A mix: 9% | N/A: 2% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 19% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Incest, Child abuseModerate
Sexual content