Gilgamesh by Anonymous, Herbert Mason

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Herbert Mason's best-selling Gilgamesh is the most widely read and enduring interpretation of this ancient Babylonian epic. One of the oldest and most universal stories known in literature, the epic of Gilgamesh presents the grand, timeless themes...

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Moods

adventurous 86%
reflective 36%
emotional 34%
challenging 26%
sad 20%
informative 17%
inspiring 14%
mysterious 11%
dark 10%
funny 7%
hopeful 6%
tense 6%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 30%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Character: 36% | Plot: 20% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 29% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 46% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 9%

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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