House of Odysseus by Claire North

House of Odysseus

The Songs of Penelope #2

Claire North

420 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

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Following the critically acclaimed Ithaca comes House of Odysseus, the second novel in Claire North's Songs of Penelope trilogy - an exquisite, gripping tale that breathes life into ancient myth. This is the story of Penelope of Ithaca, famed wife...

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Community Reviews Summary of 360 reviews

Moods

adventurous 73%
emotional 46%
tense 42%
mysterious 38%
reflective 28%
funny 25%
dark 24%
challenging 17%
inspiring 13%
hopeful 10%
lighthearted 7%
informative 6%
sad 6%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 25%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Character: 20% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 44% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 49% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

4.24

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