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Greek Myths: A New Retelling by Charlotte Higgins, Chris Ofili
3 reviews
aseel_reads's review against another edition
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
Pros of reading this as an audiobook: I know how to say the names
Cons of reading this as an audiobook: too many characters to keep in check, so I sometimes forgot whose story we were in.
This was a fine collection of different greek myths, nothing too amazing, although I liked the anchoring of the stories to the act of weaving, quite unique.
Cons of reading this as an audiobook: too many characters to keep in check, so I sometimes forgot whose story we were in.
This was a fine collection of different greek myths, nothing too amazing, although I liked the anchoring of the stories to the act of weaving, quite unique.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny, War, Bullying, Child abuse, Death of parent, Infidelity, Slavery, Violence, Alcohol, Animal cruelty, Body horror, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Rape, Animal death, Child death, Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Death, and Torture
lindseyhall44's review
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.0
Greek Retellings are definitely becoming popular in the modern scope of literature, but this novel was so unique in its execution while still tying in elements of the well known stories.
Greek Myths: A New Retelling follows several women from the Greek legends and lore. Some are more famous such as Helen, Circe, and Penelope, yet some are less discussed, such as Philomela. Utilizing the historic significance of tapestries, each woman tells their story and those of others through the symbolic weaving of tapestry.
One thing I would know before reading is that the Greek Myths are not following the singular progression of a character, like Pat Barkers Silence of the Girls or Madeline Millers, Circe. Instead it is the lives of many, human/immortal, hero/villain.
In this amazing collection of perspectives, the women are given a change to change the world with their art. Is there anything more amazing then that?
Greek Myths: A New Retelling follows several women from the Greek legends and lore. Some are more famous such as Helen, Circe, and Penelope, yet some are less discussed, such as Philomela. Utilizing the historic significance of tapestries, each woman tells their story and those of others through the symbolic weaving of tapestry.
One thing I would know before reading is that the Greek Myths are not following the singular progression of a character, like Pat Barkers Silence of the Girls or Madeline Millers, Circe. Instead it is the lives of many, human/immortal, hero/villain.
In this amazing collection of perspectives, the women are given a change to change the world with their art. Is there anything more amazing then that?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Animal death, Death, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Animal cruelty, Child death, Death of parent, Murder, and War
Moderate: Alcohol, Blood, Cannibalism, Slavery, Suicide, and Trafficking
rezijamicure's review
adventurous
informative
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Violence, Slavery, Sexual harassment, Sexism, and Murder
Moderate: Rape, Animal death, and Animal cruelty
Minor: Suicide
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