The Táin by Anonymous

The Táin

Anonymous with Ciaran Carson (Translator)

223 pages first pub 900 (editions)

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The kingdoms of Connacht and Ulster are preparing to do battle with each other. Medb, the sly and envious Queen of Connacht, is on a mission to steal the fabled Brown Bull of Cooley from the men of Ulster. The Ulstermen, crippled by an ancient cur...

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Community Reviews Summary of 498 reviews

Moods

adventurous 89%
dark 43%
challenging 38%
tense 28%
funny 23%
emotional 17%
mysterious 12%
informative 10%
inspiring 10%
sad 10%
reflective 7%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 23%
slow 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 56% | Character: 20% | A mix: 20% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 25% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 13% | Yes: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 39% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 10%

Average rating

3.72

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