The Children of Jocasta by Natalie Haynes

The Children of Jocasta

Natalie Haynes

304 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction historical literary dark emotional sad medium-paced
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"Jocasta is just fifteen when she is ordered to marry the King of Thebes, an old man she has never met. But it is her duty to produce an heir that will alter the course of her life forever. Ismene is the same age when she is attacked in the palace...

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Moods

emotional 64%
dark 60%
sad 44%
tense 41%
reflective 29%
adventurous 26%
mysterious 26%
challenging 19%
informative 11%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 69%
fast 16%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 36% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.87

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