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mmichellemoore's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
belbookandacuppa's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.75
laurolly's review against another edition
4.0
4 stars. I thought this was a beautiful retelling from the perspectives of two sisters, Klytemnestra and Helen. Each woman had clear motivations and desires that drove their stories forward. There are several scenes which have stuck in my mind on repeat, as they were so well articulated that I felt the betrayal and anger which arose in the characters. Personally, I preferred Klytemnestra’s character because her actions were dictated more by rational thought than by emotion, which was the driving force for Helen. I understand some people were disappointed that the divine was written out of this book, however, I felt that this made the story all the more powerful and engaging. Overall, I thought it was a very well developed book which I would recommend to others.
lifegoes_m's review against another edition
4.0
liked it a lot, it really draws you in also i enjoy reading greek mythology retellings so yeahhh
mkroes's review against another edition
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
queencnos's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
tense
medium-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? Yes
3.75
fowzio's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
pn_hinton's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
sad
medium-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
4.0
levadae's review against another edition
5.0
This is a beautiful creation. The Illiad from the women's perspective.