Химера by Борис Праматаров, John Barth, Джон Барт

350 pages first pub 1972 (editions)

fiction fantasy short stories challenging reflective slow-paced
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The comic adventures of Dunyazade, Perseus, and Bellerophon reveal the author's thoughts on the nature of a hero and relationships between men and women. Winner of the National Book Award. Reprint.

Community Reviews Summary of 119 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
adventurous 33%
funny 33%
reflective 33%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.61

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