Lavinia by Ursula K. Le Guin

279 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous reflective fast-paced

Description

In The Aeneid, Vergil’s hero fights to claim the king’s daughter, Lavinia, with whom he is destined to found an empire. Lavinia herself never speaks a word. Now, Ursula K. Le Guin gives Lavinia a voice in a novel that takes us to the half-wild wor...

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Moods

reflective 76%
emotional 55%
adventurous 42%
sad 26%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 16%
mysterious 14%
informative 13%
challenging 9%
dark 8%
tense 8%
relaxing 5%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 48%
slow 41%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.8

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