Beowulf: A New Telling by Robert Nye

Beowulf: A New Telling

Robert Nye

94 pages first pub 1968 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy young adult mysterious fast-paced
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He comes out of the darkness, moving in on his victims in deadly silence. When he leaves, a trail of blood is all that remains. He is a monster,  Grendel, and all who know of him live in fear. Hrothgar, the king of the Danes, knows something  must...

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Community Reviews Summary of 135 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
dark 66%
hopeful 66%
challenging 33%
inspiring 33%
lighthearted 33%
reflective 33%
sad 33%
tense 33%

Pace

fast 50%
slow 25%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.44

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