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schmauli'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: Death, Incest, Rape, Slavery, Suicide, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Murder
franzi_'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? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death and Suicide
Moderate: Blood
Minor: Confinement, Gore, and Death of parent
ozmarie'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? It's complicated
3.5
Moderate: Child death, Death, Miscarriage, Self harm, Sexual violence, Suicide, Violence, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Pandemic/Epidemic
berrybiaful'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
4.0
I feel as if sometimes, Haynes can stray away from the myth she is reimagining until it feels like a new take completely. But really, in instances like these, I feel it is necessary. She has a real knack for bringing forth side-lined characters (mainly female) to really add more depth to the story.
This story did seem to have a slow pacing, but I think it's because of the dual POV, both of which are set in the past and present. But I enjoyed this narration style and it tied together quite nicely at the end. As always, Haynes explores the forgotten female characters, telling the tale from Jocasta's and her daughter's, Ismene's POV which lends a new perspective.
There was a definite sense of suspense, and I wasn't disappointed by the version of events Haynes chose to write into this novel. I just wish there had been more of the relationship between Jocasta and her children...
I think the audiobook performance was excellent and really helped me remain immersed in this book, but also I'm a sucker from Greek mythology lol
Graphic: Gore
Moderate: Death and Incest
mpeach's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Death, Suicide, Grief, Suicide attempt, Murder, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Moderate: Child death, Incest, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, and Blood
Minor: Pregnancy
bookaddictellagershon's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Child death, Death, Violence, Pregnancy, and Classism
nila's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Death, Incest, Suicide, and Death of parent
Moderate: Child death and Murder
meg_elyse's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Child death, Death, Incest, Miscarriage, Self harm, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Sexism, Sexual assault, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
inkylabyrinth's review against another edition
Graphic: Death
frankieclc's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Suicide and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Death, Incest, and Violence