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A review by eve_reads
Ariadne by Jennifer Saint
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Overall Thoughts:
⁕ Saint didn’t push past the boundaries of the original myth of Theseus and the Minotaur until about halfway through. As someone familiar with the story, I was unmotivated to read until that point.
⁕ I never felt overly attached to or intrigued by Ariadne. She very much felt like a victim of circumstance as opposed to a heroine in charge of her own destiny. Her relationship with her sister was the only aspect of the novel that added complexity and depth to her storyline.
⁕ If you enjoy Madeline Miller’s Circe, this book is very similar in terms of prose and themes.
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⁕ Saint didn’t push past the boundaries of the original myth of Theseus and the Minotaur until about halfway through. As someone familiar with the story, I was unmotivated to read until that point.
⁕ I never felt overly attached to or intrigued by Ariadne. She very much felt like a victim of circumstance as opposed to a heroine in charge of her own destiny. Her relationship with her sister was the only aspect of the novel that added complexity and depth to her storyline.
⁕ If you enjoy Madeline Miller’s Circe, this book is very similar in terms of prose and themes.
To read my full review, visit: https://evereads.online
For regular book-related content, follow my Instagram account: @eve_reads
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Suicide, and Violence