Ragnarok by A.S. Byatt

Ragnarok

A.S. Byatt

177 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical challenging informative reflective medium-paced

Description

As the bombs rained down in the Second World War, one young girl is evacuated to the English countryside.Struggling to make sense of her wartime life, she is given a copy of ancient Norse myths, and her inner and outer world transforms.

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Community Reviews Summary of 648 reviews

Moods

dark 51%
mysterious 44%
reflective 44%
adventurous 33%
challenging 29%
informative 29%
tense 14%
inspiring 11%
emotional 7%
sad 7%
funny 3%
hopeful 3%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 40%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 52% | A mix: 15% | Character: 15% | N/A: 15%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 10%

Loveable characters?

No: 38% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | N/A: 15% | It's complicated: 5% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 35% | No: 17% | N/A: 11%

Average rating

3.47

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