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The Lost Books of the Odyssey by Zachary Mason

The Lost Books of the Odyssey

Zachary Mason

240 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous mysterious reflective medium-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who enjoy imaginative, literary twists on ancient myths, blending reflective storytelling with adventurous reinterpretations that invite deeper contemplation of familiar tales.

Description

After ten years journeying Odysseus returns, again and again, to Ithaca. Each time he finds something different: his patient wife Penelope has betrayed him and married; his arrival accelerates time and he watches his family age and die in front of...

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Community Reviews

3.86
based on 460 reviews

Moods

reflective: 74%

adventurous: 62%

mysterious: 44%

challenging: 40%

emotional: 25%

sad: 14%

dark: 11%

funny: 11%

informative: 7%

tense: 7%

hopeful: 3%

inspiring: 3%

lighthearted: 3%


Pace

23% of readers chose fast
50% of readers chose medium
26% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

5% of readers chose Plot
35% of readers chose A mix
55% of readers chose Character
5% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

8% of readers chose Yes
37% of readers chose Complicated
41% of readers chose No
12% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

27% of readers chose Yes
45% of readers chose Complicated
13% of readers chose No
13% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

13% of readers chose Yes
31% of readers chose Complicated
40% of readers chose No
13% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

75% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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