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A review by utopiastateofmind
Ithaca by Claire North
3.0
(Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher. This has not impacted my review which is unbiased and honest.)
I'm definitely on the Greek Mythology re-telling train. I've read so many this year already and have a few ready for the rest of the month. Talk about a hot topic at the moment. So I was fascinated by Ithaca and a re-telling of Penelope's story. To start this review, let me tell you some things that would have helped me while reading. For one, Ithaca is going to have a sequel. I didn't realize that when I began reading so when the ending came I was taken aback.
Additionally, because I feel like in literature class we don't talk too much about Penelope's time while Odysseus is gone, more things happen than you might remember. Because of that it can feel a little bit slow at times as your expectations war with your experience. Furthermore, parts of Ithaca are actually told from the gods perspective, specifically Hera. I actually enjoyed these sections as it made me not only feel 'above' of the action, but gave me insight into the workings and favors of the gods above.
I'm definitely on the Greek Mythology re-telling train. I've read so many this year already and have a few ready for the rest of the month. Talk about a hot topic at the moment. So I was fascinated by Ithaca and a re-telling of Penelope's story. To start this review, let me tell you some things that would have helped me while reading. For one, Ithaca is going to have a sequel. I didn't realize that when I began reading so when the ending came I was taken aback.
Additionally, because I feel like in literature class we don't talk too much about Penelope's time while Odysseus is gone, more things happen than you might remember. Because of that it can feel a little bit slow at times as your expectations war with your experience. Furthermore, parts of Ithaca are actually told from the gods perspective, specifically Hera. I actually enjoyed these sections as it made me not only feel 'above' of the action, but gave me insight into the workings and favors of the gods above.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape