Black Ships Before Troy by Rosemary Sutcliff

Black Ships Before Troy

Rosemary Sutcliff with Alan Lee (Illustrator)

128 pages first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction classics historical emotional informative inspiring fast-paced

Description

Homer's epic poem, The Iliad, is one of the greatest adventure stories of all time. Rich with arresting imagery and memorable characters, its powerful metaphors still permeate modern culture. This brilliant retelling offers young readers an exciti...

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Community Reviews Summary of 208 reviews

Moods

sad 100%
adventurous 66%
challenging 66%
dark 33%
tense 33%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.73

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