The Penguin Book of Classical Myths by Jenny March
The Penguin Book of Classical Myths

Jenny March

The Penguin Book of Classical Myths

Jenny March

475 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction classics historical adventurous informative slow-paced
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The figures and events of classical myths underpin our culture and the constellations named after them fill the night sky. Whether it’s the raging Minotaur trapped in the Cretan labyrinth or the twelve labours of Hercules, Aphrodite’s birth from t...

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Community Reviews

4.11
based on 142 reviews

Moods

informative: 94%

adventurous: 47%

reflective: 29%

dark: 17%

challenging: 11%

emotional: 11%

inspiring: 11%

mysterious: 11%

relaxing: 5%


Pace

43% of readers chose medium
56% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

33% of readers chose A mix
11% of readers chose Character
55% of readers chose N/A
A mix
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Strong character development?

22% of readers chose Complicated
77% of readers chose N/A
Complicated
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Loveable characters?

22% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
44% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
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Diverse cast of characters?

44% of readers chose Yes
55% of readers chose N/A
Yes
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

44% of readers chose Yes
55% of readers chose N/A
Yes
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