Masters of Atlantis by Charles Portis

Masters of Atlantis

Charles Portis

272 pages first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction adventurous funny medium-paced

Description

1917 France, Lamar Jimmerson finds a little book of Atlantean puzzles, Egyptian riddles, alchemical metaphors, and the Codex Pappus said to be the sacred Gnomonic text. He expands the noble brotherhood, survives scandalous schism, bids for governo...

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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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