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The Last Song of Penelope by Claire North
3.0
I’ve always had a soft spot in Greek mythology. I binge read through this entire series within a week, which is why I was so happy I got a chance to read the final installment as an arc.
What I enjoyed most about Claire North’s retellings is that they’re all done in a perspective that we didn’t grow up learning in high school, which is from a female’s perspective. The first two books follow Penelope while her husband, Odysseus is away for war. This final book is when he’s finally back and Penelope begins to anticipate and deal with her fate.
The Last Song of Penelope, while beautifully written, didn’t compare to the previous books. Overall, I loved the complexity that’s added to the original story. Recommending anyone who’s also had an interest in Greek mythology.
What I enjoyed most about Claire North’s retellings is that they’re all done in a perspective that we didn’t grow up learning in high school, which is from a female’s perspective. The first two books follow Penelope while her husband, Odysseus is away for war. This final book is when he’s finally back and Penelope begins to anticipate and deal with her fate.
The Last Song of Penelope, while beautifully written, didn’t compare to the previous books. Overall, I loved the complexity that’s added to the original story. Recommending anyone who’s also had an interest in Greek mythology.