The Epic of Gilgamesh by Unknown

The Epic of Gilgamesh

Unknown with N.K. Sandars (Translator)

71 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction classics poetry adventurous fast-paced

Description

A great king, strong as the stars in Heaven. Enkidu, a wild and mighty hero, is created by the gods to challenge the arrogant King Gilgamesh. But instead of killing each other, the two become friends. Travelling together to the Cedar Forest, they ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,171 reviews

Moods

adventurous 89%
reflective 35%
challenging 29%
emotional 23%
sad 15%
inspiring 14%
informative 12%
mysterious 9%
dark 7%
funny 5%
hopeful 5%
tense 4%

Pace

fast 49%
medium 36%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 39% | Character: 30% | Plot: 30% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 59% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 39% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 8% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

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