94 pages • first pub 150 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780199554959
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date: 01 October 2009
Description
Longus's romance tells the story of two teenagers, Daphnis and Chloe, who love each other but do not know how to make love. Around their predicament Longus weaves a fantasy which entertains and instructs, but never errs in taste. The hard toil and...
Community Reviews Summary of 450 reviews
Moods
funny 46%
relaxing 40%
adventurous 37%
hopeful 26%
emotional 17%
inspiring 13%
reflective 8%
informative 4%
sad 4%
mysterious 2%
tense 2%
Pace
fast 40%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 82% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Rape, Sexual assault
94 pages • first pub 150 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780199554959
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date: 01 October 2009
Description
Longus's romance tells the story of two teenagers, Daphnis and Chloe, who love each other but do not know how to make love. Around their predicament Longus weaves a fantasy which entertains and instructs, but never errs in taste. The hard toil and...
Community Reviews Summary of 450 reviews
Moods
funny 46%
relaxing 40%
adventurous 37%
hopeful 26%
emotional 17%
inspiring 13%
reflective 8%
informative 4%
sad 4%
mysterious 2%
tense 2%
Pace
fast 40%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 82% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Rape, Sexual assault