The Gates of Athens: Athenian by Conn Iggulden

The Gates of Athens: Athenian

Athenian #1

Conn Iggulden

464 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous informative medium-paced

Description

490 B.C.Two great empires are about to go to war . . .The momentous struggle between Athens and Sparta as rival powers and political systems will last for twenty-seven years (431 to 404 BC).It will end in the fall of a dynasty.Filled with cunning ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 80 reviews

Moods

adventurous 90%
informative 60%
tense 50%
inspiring 30%
challenging 10%
reflective 10%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 30%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 28% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 33% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%

Average rating

4.09

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