The Epic of Gilgamesh by Unknown

The Epic of Gilgamesh

Unknown with Kevin H. Dixon, Kent H. Dixon, Russ Kick

204 pages first pub -1200 (editions)

fiction classics poetry adventurous fast-paced
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THE EPIC OF GILGAMESH is the Uhr epic--the hero's journey, quest, and education--inscribed onto damp clay tablets several millennia before Odysseus or the priest of Ecclesiastes found their voices. Sumerian versions of the epic date back almost 50...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,678 reviews

Moods

adventurous 86%
reflective 36%
emotional 35%
challenging 26%
sad 21%
informative 17%
inspiring 13%
dark 11%
mysterious 11%
funny 7%
hopeful 6%
tense 6%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 31%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 41% | Character: 36% | Plot: 20% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 30% | No: 29% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 5% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.57

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