The Songs Of The Kings by Barry Unsworth

The Songs Of The Kings

Barry Unsworth

244 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction historical reflective slow-paced

Description

Barry Unsworth's new novel stands the world on its head as a cast of Homeric characters find their high-sounding principles clashing with private motives... The Trojan War is about to break out, and Agamemnon will do anything to enable the Greek f...

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Moods

adventurous 50%
dark 50%
reflective 50%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Average rating

3.39

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