A review by ktrain3900
Weight: The Myth of Atlas and Heracles by Jeanette Winterson

adventurous emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

A small, beautifully lyrical little bit of storytelling. Masterful use of repetition. I found the insertion of the author/narrator near the end a little distracting, although not entirely unexpected in a tale on telling. Atlas was thoughtful and sympathetic, counterpointed by a selfish, wild Heracles and a cool, cruel Hera. Delightfully weird in places, softly heartbreaking in other, and nearly but not quite perfect.