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momma_needs_to_read's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Child death, Death of parent, Murder, Toxic relationship, and Torture
Moderate: Rape, Pregnancy, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual violence, Physical abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Sexual assault
daniellereadslikealot_'s review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
tense
medium-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? Yes
4.0
Clytemnestra is one of my favorite people to read about in Greek mythology. Her story is so heartbreaking and tragic, but there’s such a strength and resilience to her that you can’t help but admire. That absolutely came across in A Spartan’s Sorrow. The action starts pretty quickly here with the murder of her daughter at the hands of Agamemnon and from there, we see Clytemnestra fight to protect her remaining children. One thing that I thought was really well done was how Electra was written. She absolutely infuriated me with her loyalty to Agamemnon, but you can’t help but notice how similar she and Clytemnestra were with their convictions and stubbornness. I loved that we got to read Orestes’ POV and see him grapple with doing what the gods demanded of him vs what he thought was right and the consequences of those actions. The book is a little slower paced at times, but there was always a lingering tension under the surface. I can’t wait to read more by Lynn!
TW: murder, violence, child death
Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Landmark for a digital reader’s copy in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Child death, and Murder
Minor: Sexual violence
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