Mythago Wood by Robert Holdstock

320 pages first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

Deep within the wildwood lies a place of myth and mystery, from which few remain unchanged. Stephen Huxley has already lost his father to the mysteries of Ryhope Wood. On his return from the Second World War, he finds his brother, Christopher, is ...

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Moods

adventurous 85%
mysterious 85%
dark 55%
reflective 30%
tense 22%
emotional 18%
challenging 14%
sad 6%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 43%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Plot: 29% | Character: 16% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 39% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 67% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 30% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.57

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