Daphnis and Chloe by Longus

Daphnis and Chloe

Longus

128 pages first pub 150 (editions) user-added

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 A tender novel describing eager and inept young love, Daphnis and Chloe tells the story of a baby boy and girl who are discovered separately, two years apart, alone and exposed on a Greek mountainside. Taken in by a goatherd and a shepherd respec...

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Community Reviews Summary of 671 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 81%
adventurous 41%
funny 36%
relaxing 34%
hopeful 27%
emotional 23%
inspiring 11%
reflective 8%
informative 4%
mysterious 2%
sad 2%
tense 1%

Pace

fast 43%
medium 42%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

No: 47% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 71% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.73

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