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alice_underland's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I would definitely recommend giving it a read:)
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Violence, Blood, Alcohol, and War
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Pregnancy
Minor: Rape
yvo_about_books's review against another edition
4.0
“The oracle warned that I would lose myself, but the opposite is true. I am more myself than I have ever been. I am wild, I am free. I am Atalanta.”
It's been too long since I last read a Greek mythology retelling, so I was looking forward to finally pick up Atalanta. I loved the sound of Atalanta's character and her connection with Artemis as well as the quest itself... And I'm happy to announce that Atalanta ended up being an excellent read for me. There was something about the story that drew me straight in, and not even the slower-than-expected pace could prevent me from enjoying the journey. This story is divided into parts, each part focusing on a different part of Atalanta's life. This division worked really well, as you got to enjoy the different aspects of her life that made her the woman she is. I loved the chapters set in the forest where she grew up, although the part set during the quest itself was probably the most engaging of them all. There is a lot of focus on violence and things can get pretty graphic, so make sure to prepare yourself for a darker read... Then again, it IS Greek mythology we are talking about after all. Atalanta has to fight against prejudices as the only woman on the quest, and I loved her strength and perseverance. The ending was actually perfect for this character, even though it wasn't what I expected. Atalanta turned out to be an excellent retelling and I can definitely recommend it if you enjoy this kind of story.
Graphic: Animal death, Cursing, Death, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
bellsdixon's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Pregnancy, and War
Moderate: Death, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Abandonment
Minor: Infidelity and Violence
linefelcei's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.25
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism
Moderate: Violence, Murder, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
Minor: Rape, Slavery, and Suicide
shay43geek's review against another edition
Graphic: Death, Gore, Misogyny, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Murder
rachelmcg2004's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
However, I really loved how her arc concluded and I felt that her journey was realistic and true to her character in the myths. I especially loved how her interpersonal dynamics were developed with the characters that she was close with. One of the parts of the book that I really vibed with was Atalanta's viewpoint on the adventures with the Argonauts, and I loved how her relationship with Hippomenes was introduced and developed.
I found myself wanting a bit more, and I know this wasn't quite written in the epic style, but I do wish that it had been a bit more epic. However, at the same time it was a good story about a girl trying to find herself and find peace, and ultimately succeeding at finding both.
Would definitely recommend! <3
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism
Moderate: Violence and Abandonment
Minor: Sexual content and Pregnancy
danilo_syrtis's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Moderate: Animal death, Infidelity, Misogyny, Violence, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Death of parent, Murder, and Pregnancy
tashtasher's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Sexism, Violence, Murder, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Rape, Toxic relationship, Blood, Grief, Abandonment, and War
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child death, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Sexual violence, Slavery, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Classism
themis_biblos's review against another edition
- 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
3.0
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, and Murder
garnethalo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Misogyny and Murder
Moderate: Animal death and Pregnancy
Minor: Rape, Sexual assault, Slavery, and Abandonment
Greek mythology is tragic and not a happy ending.