Heroes: Mortals and Monsters, Quests and Adventures by Stephen Fry

Heroes: Mortals and Monsters, Quests and Adventures

Stephen Fry's Great Mythology #2

Stephen Fry

415 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction history religion funny informative lighthearted slow-paced

Description

There are Heroes - and then there are Greek Heroes.Few mere mortals have ever embarked on such bold and heart-stirring adventures, overcome myriad monstrous perils, or outwitted scheming vengeful gods, quite as stylishly and triumphantly as Greek ...

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Moods

informative 81%
adventurous 78%
funny 71%
lighthearted 41%
reflective 14%
inspiring 11%
relaxing 11%
dark 10%
mysterious 8%
emotional 7%
challenging 4%
hopeful 3%
sad 2%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 25%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Plot: 22% | Character: 21% | N/A: 7%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 16% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 51% | Yes: 29% | No: 10% | N/A: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 39% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 5% | No: 3%

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