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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