Aegypt by John Crowley

390 pages first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical magical realism challenging reflective slow-paced
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Does the world have a secret history, encoded in myth and legend, reflected in the very windings of our brains? Born with the talents to be a real historian, but clinging to a minor teaching job, Pierce Moffett watches the great Parade of the ’60s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 136 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
challenging 80%
reflective 80%
adventurous 40%
emotional 20%
tense 20%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 25% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | N/A: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.5

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