Ilium (Ilium, #1)
by Dan Simmons
Ilium by Dan Simmons holds a highly rated rating of 4.01 out of 5, based on 19.2K reader ratings. First published in 2003. The book spans 752 pages.
About Ilium
The Trojan War rages at the foot of Olympos Mons on Mars—observed and influenced from on high by Zeus and his immortal family—and twenty-first-century professor Thomas Hockenberry is there to play a role in the insidious private wars of vengeful gods and goddesses. On Earth, a small band of the few remaining humans pursues a lost past and devastating truth—as four sentient machines depart from Jovian space to investigate, perhaps terminate, the potentially catastrophic emissions emanating from a mountaintop miles above the terraformed surface of the Red Planet.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Dan Simmons |
| Published | 2003 |
| Pages | 752 |
| Genres | Science Fiction, Fantasy, Fiction, Historical Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.01 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 19,242 |
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What genre is Ilium?
Ilium is categorized as Science Fiction, Fantasy, Fiction, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Ilium worth reading?
Based on 19.2K reader ratings, Ilium has an average score of 4.01 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Ilium?
Ilium has 752 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote Ilium?
Ilium was written by Dan Simmons. It was first published in 2003.
What is the ISBN for Ilium?
The ISBN-13 for Ilium is 9780380817920.0.
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