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159 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781841957982
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Canongate Us
Publication date: 01 October 2006
Description
Margaret Atwood returns with a shrewd, funny, and insightful retelling of the myth of Odysseus from the point of view of Penelope. Describing her own remarkable vision, the author writes in the foreword, "I've chosen to give the telling of the sto...
Community Reviews Summary of 12,940 reviews
Moods
dark 49%
emotional 36%
sad 30%
funny 22%
challenging 21%
adventurous 19%
informative 16%
mysterious 10%
tense 9%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 5%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 30%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 59% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
No: 38% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | No: 33% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Average rating
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Graphic
Rape, Murder, DeathModerate
Slavery, Violence, Sexual violence159 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781841957982
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Canongate Us
Publication date: 01 October 2006
Description
Margaret Atwood returns with a shrewd, funny, and insightful retelling of the myth of Odysseus from the point of view of Penelope. Describing her own remarkable vision, the author writes in the foreword, "I've chosen to give the telling of the sto...
Community Reviews Summary of 12,940 reviews
Moods
dark 49%
emotional 36%
sad 30%
funny 22%
challenging 21%
adventurous 19%
informative 16%
mysterious 10%
tense 9%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 5%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 30%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 59% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
No: 38% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | No: 33% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Murder, DeathModerate
Slavery, Violence, Sexual violence