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crazytourists_books's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
It took me a while to like it, but I found it to be a descent approach to the ancient myth of Penelopy and the suitors.
My main problem, mainly at the beginning was the constant whining of the narrator (I won't say who it was) and later on by the endless descriptions. I liked the choice of narrator but I was a bit disappointed tho find them rather restrained and frightened not how I had them on my mind; defying and fearless. I also enjoyed this side of Penelopy, the dutiful, loyal wife trope of the ancient myths is rather boring. I could do without the feministic notions, but they sell, right? It has a promising end and I will probably read the second book when it's out.
Again, it should have been shorter, at least a hundred pages shorter...
My main problem, mainly at the beginning was the constant whining of the narrator (I won't say who it was) and later on by the endless descriptions. I liked the choice of narrator but I was a bit disappointed tho find them rather restrained and frightened not how I had them on my mind; defying and fearless. I also enjoyed this side of Penelopy, the dutiful, loyal wife trope of the ancient myths is rather boring. I could do without the feministic notions, but they sell, right? It has a promising end and I will probably read the second book when it's out.
Again, it should have been shorter, at least a hundred pages shorter...
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, War, Blood, Violence, Sexism, Fire/Fire injury, and Rape
srm's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This is a fascinating account of Penelope struggles to survive and maintain her position in the long wait for Odysseus to return from the Trojan War. Told from the POV of the goddess Hera, Penelope is undoubtedly the focus, but Hera's omniscience allows the reader to see the thoughts of Telemachus, Elektra, and many others at the Ithacan court. Plus, Hera's narrative voice is just fantastic. Interested that this is listed as Penelope #1, because I'm definitely excited to see where North goes with this next.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Murder
Minor: Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Misogyny, Slavery, Violence, and Fire/Fire injury
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