Aegypt by John Crowley

448 pages first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical magical realism challenging reflective slow-paced
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There is more than one history of the world. Before science defined the modern age, other powers, wondrous and magical, once governed the universe, their lore perfected within a lost capital of hieroglyphs, wizard-kings, and fabulous monuments. In...

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Community Reviews

3.62
based on 182 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 100%

challenging: 83%

reflective: 66%

adventurous: 50%

emotional: 33%

informative: 16%

tense: 16%


Pace

50% of readers chose medium
50% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

40% of readers chose Plot
20% of readers chose A mix
40% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

20% of readers chose Yes
40% of readers chose Complicated
40% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

25% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

40% of readers chose Yes
40% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

40% of readers chose Complicated
60% of readers chose No
Complicated
No

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