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sofipitch's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I've read a lot of bad Greek myth retellings to the point that I had completely sworn off the genre but I made an exception due to high recommendations and Bc this isn't jumping on the current trend bandwagon. And wow. I loved the exploration of Orual's loves and how even the most earnest love can still harm another. To quote an author I am unwell about, "You have not yet begun to see the horror of love". Orual was so real, in both the intensity of her flaws and love. And she isn't overly punished by the narrative for her flaws she just feels real. Real to the point of I can't believe a man in the ~1950s wrote her
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse
Minor: Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, and Slavery
ashhearddwrites's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, and Suicide attempt
readandfindout's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.25
Style/writing: 5 stars
Themes: 4.5 stars
Characters: 4 stars
Plot: 4 stars
Worldbuilding: 4 stars
Themes: 4.5 stars
Characters: 4 stars
Plot: 4 stars
Worldbuilding: 4 stars
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, and Misogyny
Moderate: Self harm, Racism, Slavery, and Emotional abuse
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