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384 pages • first pub 1969 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375726828
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 11 June 2002
Description
Alexander's beauty, strength, and defiance were apparent from birth, but his boyhood honed those gifts into the makings of a king. His mother, Olympias, and his father, King Philip of Macedon, fought each other for their son's loyalty, teaching Al...
Community Reviews Summary of 851 reviews
Moods
informative 57%
challenging 48%
emotional 35%
tense 27%
reflective 18%
mysterious 13%
sad 10%
dark 9%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 3%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Character: 39% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 37% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 32% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 17% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Death of parent, ViolenceModerate
Animal death, Ableism, Sexual assaultMinor
Pregnancy, Homophobia, Adult/minor relationship
384 pages • first pub 1969 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375726828
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 11 June 2002
Description
Alexander's beauty, strength, and defiance were apparent from birth, but his boyhood honed those gifts into the makings of a king. His mother, Olympias, and his father, King Philip of Macedon, fought each other for their son's loyalty, teaching Al...
Community Reviews Summary of 851 reviews
Moods
informative 57%
challenging 48%
emotional 35%
tense 27%
reflective 18%
mysterious 13%
sad 10%
dark 9%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 3%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Character: 39% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 37% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 32% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 17% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Death of parent, ViolenceModerate
Animal death, Ableism, Sexual assaultMinor
Pregnancy, Homophobia, Adult/minor relationship