The Trojan War Will Not Take Place by Jean Giraudoux

The Trojan War Will Not Take Place

Jean Giraudoux

74 pages first pub 1935 (editions)

fiction classics play funny reflective sad medium-paced

Description

Written in 1935, an exploration of the looming threat of World War II, set against the backdrop of the familiar story of the Trojan War

Community Reviews Summary of 134 reviews

Moods

reflective 55%
adventurous 33%
funny 33%
tense 27%
emotional 22%
sad 22%
challenging 16%
dark 16%
informative 16%
inspiring 11%
mysterious 11%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 5%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 40%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Plot: 35% | Character: 21%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 30% | Yes: 23%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 15% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 40% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.56

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