stephen_angliss's review against another edition
4.0
"Iphigenia Among the Taurians" was my #1 favorite Greek tragedy hands down. It had great action, beautiful pathos, and endearing characters. It was the only one that I couldn't put down. After reading it I just went "wow." For that reason alone this volume gets four stars.
Heracles was good and the Trojan Women was forgettable.
Heracles was good and the Trojan Women was forgettable.
aesopsdaddy's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 - more Greek tragedy before term starts; they’re all beginning to blur into one at this point but they’re never not good
brilliancee's review against another edition
3.0
Hecuba was interesting and inspiring.
Andromache was a touch into the world of a similar woman in a different situation.
The Trojan Women was a summary play of all that had occurred, from the women's enslavery to the generalised plot points of what happened in both Hecuba and Andromache.
Ion was a completely separate story and was difficult to read du to this mental switch.
I think they were definitely ordered from best to worst and would certainly return to Hecuba again.
Andromache was a touch into the world of a similar woman in a different situation.
The Trojan Women was a summary play of all that had occurred, from the women's enslavery to the generalised plot points of what happened in both Hecuba and Andromache.
Ion was a completely separate story and was difficult to read du to this mental switch.
I think they were definitely ordered from best to worst and would certainly return to Hecuba again.
happyjarb's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
medium-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
3.25
Devastating and entertaining, this collection of Euripides' plays gives us a look at the cruelty of gods and humanity.
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