A review by fragrant_stars
Clytemnestra by Costanza Casati

dark emotional sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Another book I could hardly bear to put down! I loved the writing style, and I really couldn't help but root for the main character. As a lover of Greek mythology I had some idea of how this story would unfold already, and this version of events didn't disappoint. The ending was a little more open than I'd have liked, but overall satisfying.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, War, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexism, Violence, Sexual violence, Blood, Child abuse, Child death, Grief, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Murder, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Rape

Moderate: Abandonment, Confinement, Cursing, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Trafficking, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Pregnancy, and Kidnapping

Minor: Colonisation, Sexual content, Torture, Animal cruelty, Xenophobia, Alcohol, Suicide, Incest, Animal death, and Bullying