beanformation'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
4.75
Graphic: Death, Incest, Rape, Sexual violence, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Gore, Sexism, Slavery, Torture, Animal death, Lesbophobia, Murder, Homophobia, War, Child abuse, and Pedophilia
bex4dayz'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
4.0
Graphic: Rape, Slavery, Sexual violence, Child death, Violence, Lesbophobia, War, and Murder
Moderate: Incest
phantomgecko's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Throughout the whole, Clytemnestra scoffs at prophecy and gods and asserts her will. But...as the reader...you know, you already know, what's going to happen... idk, I can't really capture what I'm trying to say. There's the dramatic irony of it all in a sort of meta way.
Anyway, anyone who says Clytemnestra was a "bad wife" or "wicked queen" can fight me.
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Grief, Pregnancy, Rape, Slavery, Sexual violence, Alcoholism, Classism, Death, Death of parent, Murder, Physical abuse, Sexual content, War, Violence, Domestic abuse, Child death, Child abuse, Cursing, Incest, Lesbophobia, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, and Misogyny
kingsteph's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: War, Violence, Rape, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Misogyny, Alcoholism, Infidelity, Grief, Self harm, Lesbophobia, Blood, Death, Slavery, Sexual violence, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Death of parent, Suicide attempt, and Child death
mpbookreviews's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Blood, Child abuse, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Grief, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Rape, War, Child death, Death, Death of parent, Incest, Lesbophobia, Adult/minor relationship, and Infidelity
savvylit's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.0
Clytemnestra is a fascinating glimpse into the life of a lesser-known yet significant figure from Greek mythology. Clytemnestra was closely connected to so many other famous Greeks: Helen, Penelope, Agamemnon, Odysseus. In telling Clytemnestra's story, Casati weaves a compelling tale of a woman who is fierce, determined, and powerful.
Ultimately, though, I felt that this novel was simply too long. I loved the dynamic between Helen & Clytemnestra at the novel's beginning. I loved Clytemnestra's interactions with her children towards the end. However, everything in between felt like filler and did not keep my interest. As aforementioned, Clytemnestra is compelling as a whole - but the story could've been told in a more concise fashion.
Graphic: Gore, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Child death, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Rape, Death of parent, Death, Alcoholism, Murder, Alcohol, Violence, War, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Pregnancy, Misogyny, Injury/Injury detail, and Grief
a1exander'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? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Rape, War, Child abuse, Death, Grief, Child death, Violence, Murder, Infidelity, Kidnapping, Blood, and Sexism
Moderate: Outing, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Cursing, Death of parent, Misogyny, Incest, Lesbophobia, Alcoholism, Animal death, Classism, Alcohol, and Pedophilia
heather667'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? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Child death, Death of parent, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Slavery, Suicide attempt, Violence, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Classism, Grief, Misogyny, Murder, Blood, Death, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Rape, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Homophobia, Alcohol, Body shaming, Lesbophobia, War, Fatphobia, Incest, Adult/minor relationship, and Alcoholism
Minor: Animal death and Pandemic/Epidemic
angelamarie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: War, Child death, Pregnancy, Misogyny, Grief, Domestic abuse, Violence, Physical abuse, Lesbophobia, Homophobia, Death of parent, Death, Rape, Murder, Toxic relationship, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Sexism, Child abuse, and Blood
enchantedelfie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Graphic: Blood, Gore, Misogyny, Murder, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual assault, Death, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Rape, Body horror, Emotional abuse, War, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Child death, Domestic abuse, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Vomit, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and Slavery
Moderate: Incest, Alcohol, Abandonment, Fire/Fire injury, Lesbophobia, Pedophilia, Animal death, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, and Child abuse