The Mabinogion by Anonymous

The Mabinogion

Anonymous with Gwyn Jones (Translator), Thomas Jones (Translator)

304 pages first pub 1225 (editions)

fiction classics short stories adventurous challenging slow-paced
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The 11 stories of The Mabinogion, first assembled on paper in the fourteenth century, reach far back into the earlier oral traditions of Welsh poetry. Closely linked to the Arthurian legends--King Arthur himself is a character--they summon up a wo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 686 reviews

Moods

adventurous 87%
challenging 46%
mysterious 40%
informative 36%
funny 27%
lighthearted 23%
reflective 12%
inspiring 10%
dark 6%
emotional 4%
hopeful 4%
sad 4%
tense 4%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 42%
slow 36%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 51% | A mix: 25% | Character: 12% | N/A: 9%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 39% | No: 39% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 7%

Loveable characters?

No: 35% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 17% | Yes: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 59% | N/A: 18% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 23% | N/A: 11%

Average rating

3.8

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