_arii's review against another edition
2.0
Not really “a new epic” as the description claims. I definitely wouldn’t rank this alongside Circe or Song of Achilles.
Things started off well but portions of the book dragged on and I grew bored with Ariadne (the work and the character). I finally got to the end and wondered how this counts as a feminist retelling.
Things started off well but portions of the book dragged on and I grew bored with Ariadne (the work and the character). I finally got to the end and wondered how this counts as a feminist retelling.
cass_lit's review against another edition
3.75
I liked this. Everyone knows what this book has to offer: mythology from the woman’s perspective. But the writing made it for me, and I loved reading Ariadne and Phaedra’s story.
little_book_witch's review against another edition
5.0
If I could get a Theseus shaped punching bag, that'd be great.
andreeadicu's review against another edition
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
maunderak's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
a_voiding's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
flori_pop's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
4.5
lucyreads_books's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- 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
4.0
nonlagiuly's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
jordana_b_bookish's review against another edition
4.0
I AM IN LOVE WITH GREEK MYTHOLOGY RETELLINGS. Jennifer Saint writes "Aridane" with such beauty and grace, it is really hard to put down. If you are looking for books / or authors who are similar to the literary legend that is Madeline Miller than you need to read this book. There really isn't enough good things I can say about this book. You need to run to your nearest book store and pick up this stunning story.