The Whispering Muse by Sjón

The Whispering Muse

Sjón with Victoria Cribb (Translator)

143 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous reflective medium-paced
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Description

An ode to storytelling, The Whispering Muse evokes a time gone by with wit and verve, from the rogues and oddities among sea-faring types, to the long-lost romance and mystique of ancient mythology.

Community Reviews Summary of 285 reviews

Moods

adventurous 66%
challenging 41%
funny 41%
mysterious 41%
dark 25%
reflective 25%
emotional 16%
lighthearted 16%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 23%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 40% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 20% | N/A: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 77% | It's complicated: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | No: 22%

Average rating

3.32

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