Tell Them of Battles, Kings and Elephants by Mathias Énard

Tell Them of Battles, Kings and Elephants

Mathias Énard with Charlotte Mandell (Translator)

146 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction art historical challenging reflective slow-paced
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In 1506, Michelangelo – a young but already renowned sculptor – is invited by the sultan of Constantinople to design a bridge over the Golden Horn. The sultan has offered, alongside an enormous payment, the promise of immortality, since Leonardo d...

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Community Reviews Summary of 381 reviews

Moods

reflective 64%
adventurous 38%
emotional 36%
informative 36%
mysterious 28%
inspiring 22%
sad 20%
challenging 18%
relaxing 14%
dark 10%
lighthearted 6%
tense 4%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 34%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 37% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 31%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 11% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 72% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 14%

Average rating

4.05

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