The Lost Books of the Odyssey by Zachary Mason

The Lost Books of the Odyssey

Zachary Mason

256 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous mysterious reflective medium-paced
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Description

 Zachary Mason's brilliant and beguiling debut novel reimagines Homer's classic story of the hero Odysseus and his long journey home after the fall of Troy. With hypnotic prose, terrific imagination, and dazzling literary skill, Mason creates alte...

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Community Reviews Summary of 430 reviews

Moods

reflective 81%
adventurous 63%
mysterious 50%
challenging 45%
emotional 31%
dark 13%
funny 13%
sad 13%
informative 9%
tense 9%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 23%
slow 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 35% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 31% | No: 10% | N/A: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.86

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