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368 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593316269
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Pantheon Books
Publication date: 11 January 2022
Description
A brilliantly original, landmark retelling of Greek myths, recounted as if they were actual scenes being woven into textiles by women who feature prominently in them. Athena, Alcithoë, Philomela, Arachne, Andromache, Helen, Circe, Penelope. Full o...
Community Reviews Summary of 592 reviews
Moods
adventurous 64%
reflective 39%
dark 34%
emotional 29%
challenging 14%
sad 14%
mysterious 12%
relaxing 12%
inspiring 10%
tense 8%
funny 4%
lighthearted 4%
hopeful 3%
Pace
fast 31%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 43% | Character: 28% | Plot: 20% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 20% | No: 20% | Yes: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 18% | No: 16% | N/A: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 20% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 8% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Rape, WarModerate
Death, Misogyny, Animal deathMinor
Suicide
368 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593316269
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Pantheon Books
Publication date: 11 January 2022
Description
A brilliantly original, landmark retelling of Greek myths, recounted as if they were actual scenes being woven into textiles by women who feature prominently in them. Athena, Alcithoë, Philomela, Arachne, Andromache, Helen, Circe, Penelope. Full o...
Community Reviews Summary of 592 reviews
Moods
adventurous 64%
reflective 39%
dark 34%
emotional 29%
challenging 14%
sad 14%
mysterious 12%
relaxing 12%
inspiring 10%
tense 8%
funny 4%
lighthearted 4%
hopeful 3%
Pace
fast 31%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 43% | Character: 28% | Plot: 20% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 20% | No: 20% | Yes: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 18% | No: 16% | N/A: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 20% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 8% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Rape, WarModerate
Death, Misogyny, Animal deathMinor
Suicide