Ilium by Dan Simmons

Ilium

Ilium #1

Dan Simmons with Kevin Pariseau (Narrator)

29 hours, 41 minutes first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous medium-paced

Description

From the towering heights of Olympos Mons on Mars, the mighty Zeus and his immortal family of gods, goddesses, and demigods look down upon a momentous battle, observing--and often influencing--the legendary exploits of Paris, Achilles, Hector, Ody...

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Moods

adventurous 86%
tense 40%
mysterious 33%
challenging 26%
dark 20%
funny 20%
informative 13%
emotional 6%
hopeful 6%
reflective 6%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Plot: 45% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.91

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