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Masters of Atlantis

Charles Portis (1985)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.71

Content levels

ViolenceNone
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

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Protagonist archetypes

Trickster

Synopsis

Masters of Atlantis is a cock-eyed journey into an America of misfits and con-men, oddballs, and innocents. Lamar Jimmerson is the leader of the Gnomon Society, the international fraternal order dedicated to preserving the arcane wisdom of the lost city of Atlantis. Stationed in France in 1917, Jimmerson comes across a little book crammed with Atlantean puzzles, Egyptian riddles, and extended alchemical metaphors. It's the Codex Pappus - the sacred Gnomon text. Soon he is basking in the lore of lost Atlantis, convinced that his mission on earth is to administer to and extend the ranks of the noble brotherhood.

Is Masters of Atlantis appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

A satirical comedy about a man who becomes leader of a fraternal order based on the fictional lost wisdom of Atlantis. Contains eccentric characters and absurd situations but no violence, sexual content, or strong language.

What to know going in

This book has no graphic violence, no sexual content, and mild language.

Publisher age: Adult·Our content rating: 13+

Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.

Who'll love this

Teens who enjoy quirky, humorous stories about oddball characters on unusual quests will appreciate this satirical adventure.

Tags

Satirical FictionHistorical FictionLiterary FantasyComedyPicaresque