The Helmet of Horror: The Myth of Theseus and the Minotaur by Victor Pelevin, Andrew Bromfield

The Helmet of Horror: The Myth of Theseus and the Minotaur

Victor Pelevin, Andrew Bromfield

288 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

Victor Pelevin, the iconoclastic and wildly interesting contemporary Russian novelist who The New Yorker named one of the Best European Writers Under 35, upends any conventional notions of what mythology must be with his unique take on the myth of...

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Community Reviews Summary of 103 reviews

Moods

challenging 60%
adventurous 40%
dark 20%
funny 20%
mysterious 20%
reflective 20%

Pace

fast 80%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 75% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 75% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.25

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