The Helmet of Horror: The Myth of Theseus and the Minotaur by Victor Pelevin

The Helmet of Horror: The Myth of Theseus and the Minotaur

Victor Pelevin with Andrew Bromfield (Translator)

274 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous challenging reflective medium-paced
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Victor Pelevin, the iconoclastic and wildly interesting contemporary Russian novelist who The New Yorker named one of the Best European Writers Under 35, upends any conventional notions of what mythology must be with his unique take on the myth of...

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Community Reviews Summary of 161 reviews

Moods

challenging 62%
mysterious 50%
adventurous 37%
dark 37%
reflective 37%
funny 12%
inspiring 12%

Pace

fast 75%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 83% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.19

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