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4.09 AVERAGE
4.09 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
“He loses his wife so he stirs up an army to bring her back to him, costing countless lives and creating countless widows, orphans and slaves. Oenone loses her husband and she raises their son. Which of those is the more heroic act?”
I adore feminist retellings of Greek Myths but this takes the cake. So often this sub genre focuses on a singular story or woman, which has its own merits, but by voicing the tales of the numerous women at the heart of this legendary conflict, Haynes is able to rival the epic feel and weight more often given to the male “heroes” centered in the traditional tellings of the Trojan War.
I do feel like my enjoyment of this was enhanced by my prior knowledge of the Trojan War since I could focus less on the events themselves and more on the impact it had on the women but even without that, this would be a heart wrenching read and I can’t recommend it highly enough.
I adore feminist retellings of Greek Myths but this takes the cake. So often this sub genre focuses on a singular story or woman, which has its own merits, but by voicing the tales of the numerous women at the heart of this legendary conflict, Haynes is able to rival the epic feel and weight more often given to the male “heroes” centered in the traditional tellings of the Trojan War.
I do feel like my enjoyment of this was enhanced by my prior knowledge of the Trojan War since I could focus less on the events themselves and more on the impact it had on the women but even without that, this would be a heart wrenching read and I can’t recommend it highly enough.
4.5/5! GIRLLLL
writing wise - OH MY DAYYYSSS her writing style is exquisite
writing wise - OH MY DAYYYSSS her writing style is exquisite
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I really wanted to love this and maybe I would’ve if I hadn’t just finished CC’s Clymenestra. There were alot of characters and I understand they’re important but I think I would’ve enjoyed it more if there was more plot and more intense focus on Andromache, Penelope, Cassandra and Oenene. I did appreciate iphogenia’s chapter, though hard to stomach.
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
adventurous
challenging
dark
inspiring
fast-paced
adventurous
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book was so gritty and realistic. I am very familiar with the story of the Trojan war and have always wanted to know more about what happened to the women who were caught up in it.
It's by no means an easy read - there's rape, slavery, murder of children, mistreatment of women as well as blood and gore.
The author gives such life to these women who have been silent for so long and for that I applaud her.
It's by no means an easy read - there's rape, slavery, murder of children, mistreatment of women as well as blood and gore.
The author gives such life to these women who have been silent for so long and for that I applaud her.