Ragnarok by A.S. Byatt

Ragnarok

A.S. Byatt

177 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical challenging informative reflective medium-paced
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Description

As the bombs rained down in the Second World War, one young girl is evacuated to the English countryside.Struggling to make sense of her wartime life, she is given a copy of ancient Norse myths, and her inner and outer world transforms.

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Moods

dark 53%
reflective 46%
mysterious 36%
informative 34%
adventurous 32%
challenging 24%
sad 8%
tense 8%
emotional 6%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 4%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 40%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 44% | A mix: 23% | Character: 15% | N/A: 15%

Strong character development?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 25% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | N/A: 15% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 33% | No: 16% | N/A: 11%

Average rating

3.46

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