Helen by James Michie, Euripides, Colin Leach

126 pages first pub -412 (editions)

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Among the legends of ancient Greece, there is perhaps no story more compelling than that of Helen. Her surpassing beauty was said to have launched the Greek fleet of a thousand ships to Troy. No woman was so adored and so hated. She was seen as bo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 186 reviews

Moods

tense 50%
emotional 41%
hopeful 41%
adventurous 25%
funny 25%
reflective 25%
challenging 16%
lighthearted 16%
dark 8%
mysterious 8%
sad 8%

Pace

fast 46%
medium 38%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 20% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 55% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.67

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