Astonishing the Gods by Ben Okri

Astonishing the Gods

Ben Okri

3 hours, 5 minutes first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

From Booker Prize winner Ben Okri: a deceptively simple modern fable with an ancient origin. A young man finds himself living among invisible beings who have built a utopia based on one principle: that we must repeat or suffer every experience unt...

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Community Reviews Summary of 145 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
mysterious 62%
challenging 55%
inspiring 34%
hopeful 27%
adventurous 24%
emotional 17%
relaxing 17%
dark 10%
lighthearted 3%
tense 3%

Pace

slow 48%
medium 31%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 33% | Plot: 33% | Character: 27% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 30% | No: 20% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 31% | No: 31% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 35% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 29%

Average rating

3.32

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