Helen of Troy by Margaret George

Helen of Troy

Margaret George

611 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction historical romance informative slow-paced
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A lush, seductive novel of the legendary beauty whose face launched a thousand shipsDaughter of a god, wife of a king, prize of antiquity's bloodiest war, Helen of Troy has inspired artists for millennia. Now, Margaret George, the highly acclaimed...

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Community Reviews Summary of 871 reviews

Moods

emotional 73%
adventurous 71%
sad 52%
reflective 42%
dark 28%
tense 28%
informative 23%
challenging 15%
mysterious 10%
inspiring 7%
hopeful 5%
relaxing 5%
funny 2%

Pace

slow 78%
medium 18%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 44% | A mix: 39% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.79

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