Daphnis and Chloe by Longus

Daphnis and Chloe

Longus with Phiroze Vasunia (Translator)

110 pages first pub 150 (editions)

fiction classics romance adventurous hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
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'This only they knew, that the kiss had destroyed him and the bath had destroyed her.' In this beautiful Ancient Greek tale, Daphnis and Chloe are the inexperienced goatherd and shepherd who must face pirates, rivals and the confusion of their own...

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Community Reviews Summary of 666 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 81%
adventurous 40%
funny 35%
relaxing 35%
hopeful 28%
emotional 22%
inspiring 9%
reflective 8%
informative 4%
mysterious 2%
sad 2%
tense 1%

Pace

fast 45%
medium 40%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 24%

Strong character development?

No: 47% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 72% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.72

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