Mythago Wood by Robert Holdstock

336 pages first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous mysterious reflective slow-paced
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Myth and Terror in the Forest DeepsThe mystery of Ryhope Wood, Britain's last fragment of primeval forest, consumed George Huxley's entire long life. Now, after his death, his sons have taken up his work. But what they discover is numinous and per...

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Community Reviews Summary of 866 reviews

Moods

adventurous 86%
mysterious 86%
dark 55%
reflective 27%
tense 22%
emotional 21%
challenging 16%
sad 8%
informative 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 49%
medium 46%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 29% | Character: 14% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 36% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 30% | No: 26% | N/A: 4%

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