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phiephels's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Grief, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Fire/Fire injury, Murder, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, and Rape
joreliz12's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is one of my all time favorite books. I read it in 7th grade, which in hindsight was probably too young (see content warnings) but I love how the author has reimagined the world of the Trojan war, even down to the pantheons of deities, to tell an epic feminist story. Kassandra is a strong-willed, lovable narrator, and all of the other characters in this book are complex and interesting. The pacing is very slow, but trust me when I say that it's worth sticking with it. I have memorized certain page numbers that I go back specifically to reread and just cry because they're so emotional. I would highly recommend.
Graphic: Child death and Rape
sofiaacanepa's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
Graphic: Rape and Child death
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