Jason and the Argonauts by Apollonius of Rhodes

Jason and the Argonauts

Apollonius of Rhodes with Aaron Poochigian (Translator)

fiction classics adventurous challenging informative slow-paced

272 pages | first published -245

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The first new Penguin Classics translation of the Argonautica since the 1950s Now in a riveting new verse translation, Jason and the Argonauts (also known as the Argonautica) is the only surviving full account of Jason's voyage on the Argo in ques...
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Summary of 31 reviews

Moods

adventurous 60%
inspiring 40%
challenging 20%
dark 20%
emotional 20%
lighthearted 20%
mysterious 20%
reflective 20%
tense 20%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 25% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.67

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