Troy: The Siege of Troy Retold by Stephen Fry

Troy: The Siege of Troy Retold

Stephen Fry's Great Mythology #3

Stephen Fry

414 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction history religion dark informative reflective medium-paced

Description

Pre-order Stephen Fry's bewitching retelling of the legend of Troy - a tale of love and war, passion and power - following his sensational bestsellers MYTHOS and HEROES 'Troy. The most marvellous kingdom in all the world. The Jewel of the Aegean. ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,867 reviews

Moods

informative 81%
adventurous 80%
funny 41%
dark 29%
reflective 19%
lighthearted 16%
tense 16%
emotional 15%
challenging 11%
sad 10%
inspiring 8%
mysterious 6%
relaxing 5%

Pace

medium 67%
fast 20%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 46% | Character: 5% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 35% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 56% | Yes: 20% | No: 18% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 35% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 7% | N/A: 3%

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4.3

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