Mythago Wood by Robert Holdstock

Mythago Wood

Mythago Wood #1

Robert Holdstock

336 pages • first pub 1984 (view editions)

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Mythago Wood is ideal for readers who enjoy immersive, layered narratives blending psychological depth with ancient mythologies, where the exploration of primal human fears and desires unfolds in a haunting, otherworldly setting.

Description

The mystery of Ryhope Wood, Britain's last fragment of primeval forest, consumed George Huxley's entire long life. Now, after his death, his sons have taken up his work. But what they discover is numinous and perilous beyond all expectation. For t...

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Community Reviews

3.57
based on 1,214 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 89%

adventurous: 80%

dark: 56%

reflective: 25%

emotional: 23%

tense: 23%

challenging: 15%

sad: 10%

hopeful: 3%

informative: 2%

inspiring: 2%

funny: 1%

lighthearted: 1%

relaxing: 1%

Pace

4% of readers chose fast
47% of readers chose medium
47% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

28% of readers chose Plot
47% of readers chose A mix
20% of readers chose Character
3% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

35% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
35% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

17% of readers chose Yes
30% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

11% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
67% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

29% of readers chose Yes
39% of readers chose Complicated
28% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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