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antonia_105's review
dark
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- 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
alexandramilne's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
diegudeste's review against another edition
The style needs some getting used to and some effort to get into and I'm currently not able nor willing to invest that. It also felt like I already had to know a lot about Troja and Greek mythology and I simply don't. Will try again at a later date.
torlia's review
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
missbookiverse's review against another edition
3.0
[3.5 Sterne]
Am Anfang fand ich's noch schwierig mich in den verworrenen Schreibstil (überlange Sätze, nachgestellte Subjekte, endloser Bewusstseinsstrom ohne eine einzige Pause) einzufinden, aber nach einem Drittel war ich drin und konnte auch die Schönheit und Hypnosewirkung der Worte genießen. Ohne Vorwissen über den Trojanischen Krieg und seine Akteur:innen wäre ich allerdings hoffnungslos verloren gewesen. Die Zeitebenen gehen durcheinander (passend zu Kassandras hellseherischer Gabe), ständig tauchen neue Namen auf, gern ohne Erklärung, und die Ereignisse werden meist mehr subtil als klar geschildert. Trotzdem kann ich am Ende würdigen, was Wolf hier abgeliefert hat, nämlich den Krieg um Troja aus Perspektive der Frauen, inklusive ihres Zusammenhalts und ihrer Sorgen (Väter/Männer/Brüder verlieren, Vergewaltigung, Machtlosigkeit), so wie es heutzutage auch in Büchern wie [b:A Thousand Ships|53487148|A Thousand Ships|Natalie Haynes|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1597694359l/53487148._SY75_.jpg|66289299] wieder aufgerollt wird.
Am Anfang fand ich's noch schwierig mich in den verworrenen Schreibstil (überlange Sätze, nachgestellte Subjekte, endloser Bewusstseinsstrom ohne eine einzige Pause) einzufinden, aber nach einem Drittel war ich drin und konnte auch die Schönheit und Hypnosewirkung der Worte genießen. Ohne Vorwissen über den Trojanischen Krieg und seine Akteur:innen wäre ich allerdings hoffnungslos verloren gewesen. Die Zeitebenen gehen durcheinander (passend zu Kassandras hellseherischer Gabe), ständig tauchen neue Namen auf, gern ohne Erklärung, und die Ereignisse werden meist mehr subtil als klar geschildert. Trotzdem kann ich am Ende würdigen, was Wolf hier abgeliefert hat, nämlich den Krieg um Troja aus Perspektive der Frauen, inklusive ihres Zusammenhalts und ihrer Sorgen (Väter/Männer/Brüder verlieren, Vergewaltigung, Machtlosigkeit), so wie es heutzutage auch in Büchern wie [b:A Thousand Ships|53487148|A Thousand Ships|Natalie Haynes|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1597694359l/53487148._SY75_.jpg|66289299] wieder aufgerollt wird.
megancherry's review
dark
emotional
informative
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? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
palindromers's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
4.0
ecetufan's review against another edition
4.0
she is me. i am her.
the writing was a bit difficult to get used to at the start, but once i got the hang of it it was actually a very fun read.
BUT PLEASE. FOR THE LOVE OF GOD USE CHAPTERS.
i love how the author didnt write cassandra as a character whos completely out of her mind (which most people do) i cant decide if i love or hate the way the visions were written tho.
It also confused me how Briseis was the daughter of Kalkhas ??? maybe bc i read the silence of the girls before this but i never thought briseis would be . actually related to kalkhas.
sorry rhis review is a mess currwntly writint this in my dorms kitchen at 1 am trying to gather my thoughts
ok more abt the visions. it also confused me how cassandra had no clue on anythinf yhay was happening before they were happenijg like. thats her whole deal idk how she was so clueless but still. ANDNO HELEN ????? like i was NOT expecting that out of this book but still it was very interestint
OK I LOVE THIS BOOK AND I THINK IT ACTUALLY ALTERED MY BRAIN I LOVE CASSANDRA BYE
the writing was a bit difficult to get used to at the start, but once i got the hang of it it was actually a very fun read.
BUT PLEASE. FOR THE LOVE OF GOD USE CHAPTERS.
i love how the author didnt write cassandra as a character whos completely out of her mind (which most people do) i cant decide if i love or hate the way the visions were written tho.
It also confused me how Briseis was the daughter of Kalkhas ??? maybe bc i read the silence of the girls before this but i never thought briseis would be . actually related to kalkhas.
sorry rhis review is a mess currwntly writint this in my dorms kitchen at 1 am trying to gather my thoughts
ok more abt the visions. it also confused me how cassandra had no clue on anythinf yhay was happening before they were happenijg like. thats her whole deal idk how she was so clueless but still. AND
OK I LOVE THIS BOOK AND I THINK IT ACTUALLY ALTERED MY BRAIN I LOVE CASSANDRA BYE
marissaloiacono's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5