The Flowers of Adonis by Rosemary Sutcliff

The Flowers of Adonis

Rosemary Sutcliff

383 pages first pub 1969 (editions)

fiction historical challenging medium-paced
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The 5th Century BC. The Greek city-states are engaged in perpetual war. But one man towers above the chaos. His name is Alkibiades. He is at once a pirate, statesman and seducer whose adventures rival those of Odysseus himself.Citizen of Athens, f...

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Community Reviews Summary of 14 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
dark 66%
emotional 66%
reflective 66%
sad 66%
tense 66%
informative 33%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.37

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