Mythos: The Greek Myths Retold by Stephen Fry

Mythos: The Greek Myths Retold

Stephen Fry's Great Mythology #1

Stephen Fry

416 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction history religion adventurous funny informative medium-paced

Description

The Greek myths are the greatest stories ever told, passed down through millennia and inspiring writers and artists as varied as Shakespeare, Michelangelo, James Joyce and Walt Disney.They are embedded deeply in the traditions, tales and cultural ...

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Moods

informative 86%
funny 71%
adventurous 58%
lighthearted 46%
reflective 14%
relaxing 14%
dark 10%
inspiring 9%
mysterious 8%
emotional 5%
challenging 4%
hopeful 3%
sad 2%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 24%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 43% | Character: 25% | Plot: 18% | N/A: 13%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 37% | N/A: 27% | No: 23% | Yes: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 54% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 11% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 15% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 10% | No: 3%

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