An Ethiopian Romance by Heliodorus of Emesa, Moses Hadas

An Ethiopian Romance

Heliodorus of Emesa, Moses Hadas

277 pages first pub 300 (editions)

fiction classics romance adventurous reflective medium-paced

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"Upon a rock sat a maiden of such inexpressible beauty as to be supposed divine. . . . Her head inclined forward without moving, for she was looking fixedly at a young man who lay at her feet. The man was disfigured with wounds, but seemed to rous...

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Moods

adventurous 50%
funny 50%
hopeful 50%
informative 50%
lighthearted 50%
mysterious 50%
tense 50%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.4

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