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sharene91's review
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
The author does not allow you to turn away from the violence and despair of these familiar stories. I was continually stunned by the flourish, speechless by the end. Highly recommend. Warning for (what I consider) graphic violence, particularly sexual violence. If you’ve read metamorphoses you know the stories, MacLaughlin simply expresses the viewpoint of the women (often victims) whose despair Ovid glossed over or ignored entirely. I found Myrrha to be highly disturbing and had trouble getting through this chapter, just a heads up.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual violence, Violence, Child abuse, Murder, and War
edevoe8891's review
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy, Death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Murder, Sexism, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, War, Child death, Infidelity, Rape, Gaslighting, and Incest
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