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gondorgirl's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Death, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Animal death, Grief, Blood, Gun violence, and Infidelity
historic_wince's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
One of the great things about the gods from ancient Greece is just how human they are. They squabble and hold grudges, play favorites, and could heartlessly cruel. They are complicated beings. Olympus, Texas takes the Greek pantheon and all it's complicated interpersonal relationships and set it within a small town realm, where carelessness and mistakes are no less devastating. Swann carefully updates and edits well known myths into a modern drama. People familiar with the mythology we catch the numerous allusions to other stories not told here. And when it becomes clear which myth we're about to watch be re-enacted, readers will squirm as Greek tragedy demands.
The events of Olympus, Texas take place over one week, told in short snippets from multiple POVs. The characters are complicated and real.
The events of Olympus, Texas take place over one week, told in short snippets from multiple POVs. The characters are complicated and real.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Grief, Infidelity, and Murder
Moderate: Domestic abuse
meliroo's review against another edition
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Infidelity
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Grief, Infidelity, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Stalking
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