Helen by James Michie, Euripides, Colin Leach

126 pages first pub -412 (editions)

fiction classics play challenging slow-paced

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Among the legends of ancient Greece, there is perhaps no story more compelling than that of Helen. Her surpassing beauty was said to have launched the Greek fleet of a thousand ships to Troy. No woman was so adored and so hated. She was seen as bo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 142 reviews

Moods

emotional 50%
tense 37%
adventurous 25%
challenging 25%
funny 25%
hopeful 25%
reflective 25%
lighthearted 12%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 44%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 28% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 71% | Yes: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.68

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