The Penguin Book of Classical Myths by Jenny March

The Penguin Book of Classical Myths

Jenny March

590 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction classics historical adventurous informative slow-paced
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What were the twelve labours of Herakles? Why did Zeus turn himself into a shower of gold? What was the name of the guard-dog of the Underworld? Which two-faced Roman god gave his name to the month January? What is the answer to the riddle of the ...

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Moods

informative 100%
adventurous 36%
reflective 36%
dark 27%
emotional 18%
inspiring 18%
mysterious 18%
challenging 9%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 36%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 50% | A mix: 33% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

N/A: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 66% | Yes: 33%

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