Jason and the Argonauts by Apollonius of Rhodes

Jason and the Argonauts

Apollonius of Rhodes

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fiction classics adventurous challenging informative slow-paced

Description

The first new Penguin Classics translation of the Argonautica since the 1950sNow in a riveting new verse translation, Jason and the Argonauts (also known as the Argonautica) is the only surviving full account of Jason's voyage on the Argo in quest...

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Community Reviews Summary of 49 reviews

Moods

adventurous 80%
inspiring 20%
lighthearted 20%
mysterious 20%
challenging 10%
dark 10%
emotional 10%
reflective 10%
tense 10%

Pace

medium 80%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 87% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.67

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