The Golden Mean: A Novel of Aristotle and Alexander the Great by Annabel Lyon

The Golden Mean: A Novel of Aristotle and Alexander the Great

Annabel Lyon

304 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction historical philosophy informative reflective slow-paced

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Keenly intelligent and brilliantly rendered, The Golden Mean is a bold reimagining of one of history’s most intriguing relationships—that between the legendary philosopher Aristotle and his most famous pupil, Alexander the Great.  Aristotle is ini...

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Moods

informative 100%
reflective 75%
adventurous 25%

Pace

slow 80%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

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3.37

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