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A review by alexiab
Ariadne by Jennifer Saint
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
MAN why are Greek myths so GOD DAMN SAD. I’m getting played for a fool, expecting happy endings out of these stories 😔
Ariadne is a myth I knew only a little about, so this was an interesting and surprisingly fast paced read. I enjoyed the huge narrative differences between Ariadne and Phaedra, how distinct their voices were and how they changed through all their turmoil. It’s really cool to see the point of view of the women who have suffered at the hands of powerful men, and to see how they processed that suffering.
Also I never see a sexy version of Dionysus in any Greek retelling so shout out to that hot lil stud. He made some bad choices but he’s pretty so ya know.
Ariadne is a myth I knew only a little about, so this was an interesting and surprisingly fast paced read. I enjoyed the huge narrative differences between Ariadne and Phaedra, how distinct their voices were and how they changed through all their turmoil. It’s really cool to see the point of view of the women who have suffered at the hands of powerful men, and to see how they processed that suffering.
Also I never see a sexy version of Dionysus in any Greek retelling so shout out to that hot lil stud. He made some bad choices but he’s pretty so ya know.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Blood, Pregnancy
Moderate: Incest
Minor: Rape