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A review by archercasper
Arch-Conspirator by Veronica Roth
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This retelling of Antigone is amazing. The dystopian twist is easy to connect with and makes the themes and message more palatable for younger readers (or those unaccustomed to the writing styles of plays/classics). Roth stayed true to the story while still making a work that can stand on its own, even connecting it to current political and feminist issues.
You don't need to have read the original play to connect with this story, but I would recommend it as it makes it easier to understand both versions on a deeper and more nuanced level.
You don't need to have read the original play to connect with this story, but I would recommend it as it makes it easier to understand both versions on a deeper and more nuanced level.