A review by lynne61
Ithaca by Claire North

funny informative medium-paced

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

5.0

I loved the style of the writing. Although the story is well known the retelling is fresh and modern. Using Hera as the narrator I thought was genius. Most of the characters are not likeable and yet you have to admire the way the women deal with the issues. The subject matter could be as dry as toast. But the interpretation and treatment by the author raise it above into an original absorbing tale.