Ragnarok: The End of the Gods by A.S. Byatt

Ragnarok: The End of the Gods

A.S. Byatt

177 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical challenging informative reflective medium-paced
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Ragnarök retells the finale of Norse mythology. A story of the destruction of life on this planet and the end of the gods themselves. Just as Wagner used this dramatic and catastrophic struggle for the climax of his Ring Cycle, so A.S. Byatt now r...

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Moods

dark 54%
reflective 46%
mysterious 36%
adventurous 34%
informative 34%
challenging 24%
sad 8%
tense 8%
emotional 6%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 4%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 45%
slow 39%
fast 15%

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

3.45

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