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podanotherjessi's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
This book was very disappointing. I went in expecting this to be the femminst story of the maids, and instead I got slut-shaming and girl hate and perpetuation of misogyny. It would be easy to blame this on it being outdated, but I'm not sure that's even what's to blame. In any case, I think we can leave this in the past.
Characters: 4
Plot: 7
Setting: 6
General appeal: 5
Writing style: 8
Originality: 6
Ending: 4
Characters: 4
Plot: 7
Setting: 6
General appeal: 5
Writing style: 8
Originality: 6
Ending: 4
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, Murder, and Misogyny
Moderate: Rape, Kidnapping, and Sexual content
questingnotcoasting's review against another edition
dark
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I've got mixed feelings about this. It was a quick, easy read and it's certainly an interesting take on the story but I was expecting a little bit more depth in terms of the characters. I can see why people love it but in the end it wasn't really my sort of book. I probably should have anticipated that, considering I've never particularly clicked with most of the Margaret Atwood I've read and I don't know that much about Greek mythology. However I was hoping it would work for me because I enjoy retellings.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Rape, and Slavery
drp_moonlight's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The most important factor of this book is the style. It is written from the perspective of a Penelope already long dead. It does not shy away from stating that it is coming from a 21st century. Penelope's narrative is interspersed with the Maids' perspectives, giving the illusion of a classic play.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Child death, Death, Grief, Infidelity, Misogyny, Murder, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Slavery
Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Animal death
ilikebooks_okay's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Murder, Rape, Sexual content, Slavery, and Violence
ha1yan's review against another edition
dark
reflective
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Violence
Moderate: Rape
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