Philoctetes by Sophocles

Philoctetes

Sophocles with Bryan Doerries (Translator)

96 pages first pub 409 (editions)

fiction history play adventurous dark emotional slow-paced
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Description

The Trojan War has been raging for nine long years. Desperate for victory and a return home, the Greeks have been told by a seer that there is only one way to defeat Troy: the great archer Philoctetes and his magical bow must be returned from exil...

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Community Reviews Summary of 273 reviews

Moods

reflective 50%
tense 41%
adventurous 33%
emotional 33%
challenging 25%
inspiring 16%
dark 8%
funny 8%
informative 8%
sad 8%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 26%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 36% | Yes: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.58

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