The Voyage of the Argo by Apollonius of Rhodes

The Voyage of the Argo

Apollonius of Rhodes

140 pages first pub -250 (editions)

fiction classics poetry adventurous fast-paced

Description

Written in the third century BC in Alexandria, this is the only full surviving account of Jason's legendary quest for the Golden Fleece. It describes the thrilling adventures of the Argonauts on their voyage to Colchis to plead with king Aeetes fo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 488 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
challenging 39%
emotional 15%
informative 9%
reflective 9%
tense 9%
dark 6%
funny 3%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 42%
fast 31%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 77% | A mix: 22%

Strong character development?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 13% | Yes: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 31% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 21%

Average rating

3.57

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