The Mabinogion by Unknown, John Updike

The Mabinogion

Unknown, John Updike with Gwyn Jones (Translator), Thomas Jones (Translator)

259 pages first pub 1225 (editions)

fiction classics short stories adventurous challenging slow-paced
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First assembled on paper in the fourteenth century, the eleven stories in The Mabinogion reach far back into the oral traditions of Welsh poetry. Closely linked to the Arthurian legends - King Arthur himself appears in one of the stories - they su...

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Moods

adventurous 87%
challenging 45%
mysterious 41%
informative 35%
funny 27%
lighthearted 25%
reflective 12%
inspiring 10%
dark 6%
emotional 4%
hopeful 4%
sad 4%
tense 4%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 41%
slow 35%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 28% | Character: 12% | N/A: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 37% | It's complicated: 37% | N/A: 13% | Yes: 10%

Loveable characters?

No: 35% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 17% | Yes: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 59% | N/A: 18% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 23% | N/A: 11%

Average rating

3.81

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