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A review by xx_selenite
Elektra by Jennifer Saint
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
For a book titled "Elektra," we sure spend a lot of time with Clytemnestra and Cassandra.
Cassandra's pov was interesting at the beginning, but became boring real quick and I don't think it was necessary.
Clytemnestra, however, happened to be my favourite character. I was rooting for her, she was the most relatable character and I felt a lot of compassion, even if she was far from being perfect.
Elektra was pretty bland. I understand her motivations but I was unable to build any emotional connection with her. If I had to compare her to the version of Elektra in Ithaca, I clearly preferred the latter.
I have to say that I still read this book more quickly than Atalanta which I still haven't finished, but I don't think Jennifer Saint's writing is for me. I'm convinced this book could please many other people though.
Cassandra's pov was interesting at the beginning, but became boring real quick and I don't think it was necessary.
Clytemnestra, however, happened to be my favourite character. I was rooting for her, she was the most relatable character and I felt a lot of compassion, even if she was far from being perfect.
Elektra was pretty bland. I understand her motivations but I was unable to build any emotional connection with her. If I had to compare her to the version of Elektra in Ithaca, I clearly preferred the latter.
I have to say that I still read this book more quickly than Atalanta which I still haven't finished, but I don't think Jennifer Saint's writing is for me. I'm convinced this book could please many other people though.