Funeral Games by Mary Renault

314 pages first pub 1981 (editions) user-added

fiction historical lgbtqia+ literary challenging emotional informative medium-paced

Description

As Funeral Games opens, Alexander the Great lies dying. Around his body gather the generals, the provincial satraps and the royal wives, already competing for the prizes of power and land. Only Bagoas, the Persian boy mourning in the shadows, want...

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Community Reviews Summary of 142 reviews

Moods

adventurous 80%
challenging 40%
emotional 40%
tense 40%
dark 20%
informative 20%
mysterious 20%
reflective 20%
sad 20%

Pace

medium 80%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.88

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