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sophia_joy17's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Incest, Suicide, and Violence
strabbyfieldz's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
if I was oedipus I would've simply had better luck. I would've simply not been doomed from my birth. 😁
Content Warnings
Graphic: Incest and Suicide
liewick's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Oedipus tells the classic and horrific tale of humanities lack of control and the powers of fate in the downfall of every individual. It is truly a haunting tale applicable to everyone in all times and places despite its ancient roots.
4 stars only because the classical translation was a bit too formal for me but it’s script format made it still accessible to read and understand.
4 stars only because the classical translation was a bit too formal for me but it’s script format made it still accessible to read and understand.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Incest, Self harm, Suicide, and Murder
leoreadssmut's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
A fine group of plays small yet pack a punch. Wish my copy of the plays where in the right order by putting Antigone last. Oedipus is more complex than what pop culture turn it into.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Incest, Misogyny, Suicide, and Murder
makaata's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
the translation of the plays is absolutely brilliant!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Incest, and Suicide
alyx's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A lot of the "classics" of the "Western" canon (I remain a skeptic of these categories) aren't, in my opinion, worth reading or praising. Antigone is one of the few exceptions to this. The themes of love, family, and responsibility are still resonant today, and the protagonist and her strong voice will stick with you long after you've finished the play.
Oedipus Rex (~4 stars) and Oedipus at Colonus (~3 stars) are good and provide valuable--but not essential--background for Antigone (all the stars). If you don't want to read all three, valid, but consider reading really brief summaries of the first two and then actually reading Antigone.
Oedipus Rex (~4 stars) and Oedipus at Colonus (~3 stars) are good and provide valuable--but not essential--background for Antigone (all the stars). If you don't want to read all three, valid, but consider reading really brief summaries of the first two and then actually reading Antigone.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Grief, and Murder
Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Incest, Misogyny, Self harm, Sexism, Suicide, Violence, and Death of parent
littlecat's review against another edition
dark
reflective
fast-paced
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Incest, Sexism, and Suicide
Minor: Racism
ruthbeadle's review against another edition
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Every time I read Oedipus, the more I grow to understand the story and become more attached to it. I feel like I keep going on in circles about fate vs free will lol. I really enjoyed that this translation included Antigone as well because I thought that was an interesting expansion upon the themes of Oedipus.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Incest, Sexism, and Suicide