80 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781447257684
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador
Publication date: 29 August 2013
Description
Brand New Ancients is the tale of two families and their intertwining lives, set against the background of the city and braided with classical myth. Here, Tempest shows how the old myths still live on in our everyday acts of violence, bravery, sac...
Community Reviews Summary of 561 reviews
Moods
emotional 62%
dark 50%
challenging 31%
sad 29%
tense 27%
inspiring 24%
hopeful 12%
funny 11%
adventurous 10%
lighthearted 4%
mysterious 3%
Pace
medium 21%
slow 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 63% | A mix: 25% | N/A: 5% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 21% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 33% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 48% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Sexual assault, Domestic abuseModerate
Alcoholism, Death, GoreMinor
Drug abuse, Injury/Injury detail
80 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781447257684
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador
Publication date: 29 August 2013
Description
Brand New Ancients is the tale of two families and their intertwining lives, set against the background of the city and braided with classical myth. Here, Tempest shows how the old myths still live on in our everyday acts of violence, bravery, sac...
Community Reviews Summary of 561 reviews
Moods
emotional 62%
dark 50%
challenging 31%
sad 29%
tense 27%
inspiring 24%
hopeful 12%
funny 11%
adventurous 10%
lighthearted 4%
mysterious 3%
Pace
medium 21%
slow 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 63% | A mix: 25% | N/A: 5% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 21% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 33% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 48% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Sexual assault, Domestic abuseModerate
Alcoholism, Death, GoreMinor
Drug abuse, Injury/Injury detail