Troy by Stephen Fry

434 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

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Stephen Fry's bewitching retelling of the legend of Troy - a tale of love and war, passion and power - following his sensational bestsellers MYTHOS and HEROES 'Troy. The most marvellous kingdom in all the world. The Jewel of the Aegean. Glittering...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,895 reviews

Moods

adventurous 81%
informative 79%
funny 42%
dark 26%
reflective 19%
emotional 17%
lighthearted 14%
tense 14%
challenging 11%
sad 10%
inspiring 8%
mysterious 7%
relaxing 5%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 67%
fast 21%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Plot: 42% | Character: 5% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 34% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | No: 20% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 35% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 7% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.29

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