A review by keniasedler
The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood

dark fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

Enjoyable modern take...but I knocked off a star because I wish she wouldn't have resorted to the "mean girls"/women-hate-on-each-other trope with respect to Helen. Helen was affected in ways she could not control by the patriarchal culture, just as much as Penelope was.
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