Tales of the Greek Heroes by Roger Lancelyn Green

Tales of the Greek Heroes

Roger Lancelyn Green

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fiction classics fantasy middle grade adventurous informative fast-paced

Description

Gods and heroes are brought to life in this masterful retelling of the legends and tales of ancient Greece.Here are the great stories of the Heroic Age, from the myths of the making of the universe to the death of Heracles-also called Hercules. Se...

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Community Reviews Summary of 403 reviews

Moods

adventurous 92%
informative 67%
dark 14%
emotional 10%
lighthearted 10%
mysterious 10%
tense 10%
challenging 7%
funny 7%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
reflective 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

fast 51%
medium 37%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 31% | Plot: 31% | Character: 25% | N/A: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 29% | No: 29% | N/A: 23% | Yes: 17%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 23% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 16% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.7

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