The Story of Antigone by Ali Smith

The Story of Antigone

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Ali Smith with Laura Paoletti (Illustrator)

100 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction childrens adventurous slow-paced
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Now there's a girl who understands things, the crow thought. When two brothers, Eteocles and Polynices, die in a vicious battle over the crown of Thebes, the new ruler, King Creon, decides that Eteocles will be buried as a hero, while Polynices wi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 221 reviews

Moods

dark 59%
reflective 40%
emotional 36%
sad 36%
funny 22%
informative 22%
adventurous 18%
inspiring 13%
lighthearted 13%
mysterious 13%
challenging 9%
hopeful 4%
relaxing 4%
tense 4%

Pace

fast 52%
medium 42%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | Plot: 38% | A mix: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 62% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 12% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.74

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