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adrizeuza's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This book was such a surprise. I picked it up at random and it ended up bringing me out of a reading slump. Becoming obsessed with Alexander the Great was not in my 2023 bingo. Mary Renault's writing is a wonder - beautiful, yet simple and so subtle you might miss key plot points if you are distracted. It reads like a slow burn epic. Every sign, symbol and omen pays off. Can't wait to read the next 2 books in the trilogy!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Death of parent, and War
Moderate: Infidelity, Sexual violence, Murder, and Pregnancy
queerloras's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
informative
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I love Alexander the Great and I'm obsessed with the Oliver Stone film. I wanted to like this more than I did, but aside from absolutely gorgeous prose I found it quite dull in places and it struggled to keep my interest.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Gore, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Alcohol, Colonisation, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Ableism, Animal death, Sexual assault, and Slavery
Minor: Homophobia and Pregnancy