Circe and the Cyclops by Homer

Circe and the Cyclops

Penguin Little Black Classics #70

Homer with Robert Fagles (Translator)

53 pages first pub 850 (editions)

fiction classics adventurous challenging informative fast-paced
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'You must be Odysseus, man of twists and turns...' The tales of Odysseus's struggle with a man-eating Cyclops and Circe, the beautiful enchantress who turns men into swine. Introducing Little Black Classics: 80 books for Penguin's 80th birthday. L...

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Community Reviews Summary of 294 reviews

Moods

adventurous 92%
challenging 15%
mysterious 15%
tense 12%
inspiring 10%
dark 7%
emotional 7%
funny 5%
informative 5%
lighthearted 5%
reflective 5%
sad 5%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 56%
medium 35%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 53% | A mix: 40% | Character: 3% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 77% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

No: 53% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 34% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 10%

Average rating

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