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3.77 AVERAGE
3.77 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
it’s an okay book. there’s a point where greek retellings are tricky to write — how do you keep the original myth alive and true while creating a story with modern ideals and a modern audience? jennifer saint does a good job trying to balance classic with modern ideals; still, i wanted a little more, idk what, just something more. it was missing something
#OUABC 2024 Reading Challenge: 40 Prompts (7. A book inspired by mythology)
4.5 Stars • In "Ariadne," Jennifer Saint weaves a captivating tale of love, betrayal, and divine retribution in the realm of Greek mythology. The story follows Ariadne, Princess of Crete and sister to the infamous Minotaur, who aids Theseus in defeating the beast. Betraying her family and country, Ariadne places her trust in the promise of a future with Theseus, only to be abandoned on the island of Naxos. The narrative unfolds through the perspectives of Ariadne and her sister Phaedra, highlighting the struggles of women in a world dominated by capricious gods and ruthless men.
#Ariadne #JenniferSaint #Bookstagram
4.5 Stars • In "Ariadne," Jennifer Saint weaves a captivating tale of love, betrayal, and divine retribution in the realm of Greek mythology. The story follows Ariadne, Princess of Crete and sister to the infamous Minotaur, who aids Theseus in defeating the beast. Betraying her family and country, Ariadne places her trust in the promise of a future with Theseus, only to be abandoned on the island of Naxos. The narrative unfolds through the perspectives of Ariadne and her sister Phaedra, highlighting the struggles of women in a world dominated by capricious gods and ruthless men.
#Ariadne #JenniferSaint #Bookstagram
While I really enjoyed this, I felt a little unsatisfied with the ending.
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
- Plot 10
- Characters 9
- Setting 7
- Writing style 7
- Pacing 9
- Themes 8
- Originality 9
- Emotional impact 6
- Overall enjoyment 9
- Ending 8
Total points: 82
adventurous
informative
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
inspiring
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
The way the author described Dionysus I loved so much, like wow, people should describe the main love interest like this more. Even if he was a god and stuff.
Found story a bit boring but a decent read I must say.
Found story a bit boring but a decent read I must say.
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Suicide, Violence
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No