Masters of Atlantis by Charles Portis

Masters of Atlantis

Charles Portis

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fiction adventurous funny medium-paced

Description

From acclaimed novelist Charles Portis comes this comic masterpiece of secret societies, lost cities, and American dreamers. Stationed in France in 1917, Lamar Jimmerson comes across a little book crammed with Atlantean puzzles, Egyptian riddles, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 140 reviews

Moods

funny 100%
lighthearted 63%
adventurous 18%
reflective 18%
mysterious 9%
relaxing 9%
sad 9%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 27%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 42%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 55% | No: 22% | Yes: 22%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 22% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 28%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.66

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