The Children of Jocasta by Natalie Haynes

The Children of Jocasta

Natalie Haynes

336 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

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In The Children of Jocasta, Natalie Haynes takes a fresh perspective on an ancient story, reimagining in gripping prose how the Oedipus and Antigone stories would look if the oft-overlooked female characters took centre stage. Retelling the myth t...

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Moods

emotional 64%
dark 60%
sad 45%
tense 41%
reflective 29%
adventurous 26%
mysterious 26%
challenging 19%
informative 11%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 69%
fast 16%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 36% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.87

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