The Lost Books of the Odyssey by Zachary Mason

The Lost Books of the Odyssey

Zachary Mason

256 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous mysterious reflective medium-paced
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Description

 Zachary Mason's brilliant and beguiling debut novel reimagines Homer's classic story of the hero Odysseus and his long journey home after the fall of Troy. With hypnotic prose, terrific imagination, and dazzling literary skill, Mason creates alte...

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Community Reviews Summary of 427 reviews

Moods

reflective 80%
adventurous 61%
mysterious 52%
challenging 47%
emotional 28%
dark 14%
sad 14%
funny 9%
informative 9%
tense 9%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 25%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 56% | A mix: 31% | N/A: 6% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 36% | No: 36% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 11% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.86

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