Metamorphosen by Marietje d'Hane-Scheltema, Ovid

461 pages first pub 8 (editions)

fiction classics poetry adventurous slow-paced
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Prized through the ages for its splendor and its savage, sophisticated wit, The Metamorphoses is a masterpiece of Western culture--the first attempt to link all the Greek myths, before and after Homer, in a cohesive whole, to the Roman myths of Ov...

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Moods

adventurous 65%
challenging 45%
informative 33%
dark 32%
reflective 32%
emotional 21%
funny 17%
mysterious 16%
tense 13%
sad 12%
inspiring 11%
lighthearted 8%
relaxing 6%
hopeful 2%

Pace

slow 45%
medium 37%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Character: 23% | Plot: 22% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 33% | N/A: 13% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 68% | No: 19% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 22% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 8% | No: 5%

Average rating

4.01

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