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A review by auri_underthing
The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Wait. Persevere. Gods
Upon finishing this book, my first thought was “what, that’s it?”
Perhaps I misinterpreted the blurb.
To me, the book was just a retelling of Penelope’s life from her perspective, and nothing else. I thought this book would cast Penelope in a dastardly clever light. With plot twists and cover ups that morphed into the interpretation of her story today.
I am glad I read it though, it was very well written and had some interesting elements.
I was surprised that Odysseus wasn’t made into a villain, I thought he would be.
Upon finishing this book, my first thought was “what, that’s it?”
Perhaps I misinterpreted the blurb.
To me, the book was just a retelling of Penelope’s life from her perspective, and nothing else. I thought this book would cast Penelope in a dastardly clever light. With plot twists and cover ups that morphed into the interpretation of her story today.
I am glad I read it though, it was very well written and had some interesting elements.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape