A review by questingnotcoasting
The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood

dark reflective 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

3.0

 I've got mixed feelings about this. It was a quick, easy read and it's certainly an interesting take on the story but I was expecting a little bit more depth in terms of the characters. I can see why people love it but in the end it wasn't really my sort of book. I probably should have anticipated that, considering I've never particularly clicked with most of the Margaret Atwood I've read and I don't know that much about Greek mythology. However I was hoping it would work for me because I enjoy retellings. 
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