Clytemnestra by Costanza Casati

Clytemnestra

Costanza Casati

476 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical literary dark emotional tense medium-paced
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Description

Giving voice to a woman condemned by history, this debut is an epic feminist retelling of the story of notorious Spartan queen, Clytemnestra.'When vengeance calls and the gods stop watching,what do we do to those who harm the people we love?'Wife....

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,977 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
emotional 75%
tense 56%
sad 49%
adventurous 47%
challenging 32%
reflective 24%
inspiring 10%
informative 8%
mysterious 6%
hopeful 2%

Pace

medium 67%
slow 17%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Character: 43% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 58% | Yes: 28% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 4%

Average rating

4.24

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