Black Ships Before Troy: The Story of the Iliad by Rosemary Sutcliff

Black Ships Before Troy: The Story of the Iliad

Rosemary Sutcliff

151 pages first pub 1993 (editions)

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Description

The Story of the Iliad Homer's epic poem, The Illiad, is one of the greatest adventure stories of all time. In it, the abduction of the legendary beauty, Helen of Troy, leads to a conflict in which even the gods and goddesses take sides and interv...

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Moods

sad 100%
adventurous 75%
challenging 50%
dark 50%
tense 50%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

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3.71

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