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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
jocelynbold's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Death, Sexism, and Violence
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, and Abandonment
Minor: Infidelity, Slavery, and Pregnancy
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
joodreads's review against another edition
2.0
Graphic: Rape and Sexual assault
Moderate: Rape and Sexual assault
leemazz01's review against another edition
Minor: Sexual assault, Pregnancy, and Fire/Fire injury
hspfost's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Violence and Blood
Moderate: Sexual assault
aurelia04's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Sexism
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.xennial_reader's review against another edition
4.0
Moderate: Animal death
Minor: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual content