D'Aulaire's Book of Greek Myths by Ingri d'Aulaire, Edgar Parin d'Aulaire

192 pages first pub 1962 (editions)

fiction childrens classics adventurous funny medium-paced

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I doubt I would have grown up to be the writer and artist I became had I not fallen in love with D'Aulaire's Book of Greek Myths at the age of seven.--R. J. Palacio, author of Wonder. Now updated with a new cover and an afterword featuring never-b...

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Moods

informative 84%
adventurous 68%
lighthearted 28%
reflective 24%
relaxing 24%
dark 20%
funny 20%
emotional 16%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 12%
challenging 8%
mysterious 8%
sad 8%
tense 4%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 39%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 53% | A mix: 20% | Character: 13% | N/A: 13%

Strong character development?

No: 41% | N/A: 23% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 17%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 23% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 29% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 23% | It's complicated: 17%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | N/A: 17% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5%

Average rating

4.42

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