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kdsmoove's review
challenging
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Rape, Sexual violence, Violence, and Murder
boujiebihhh's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Murder, and War
Moderate: Rape
Minor: Incest
hannahsbookshelf's review against another edition
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Loveable characters? No
3.75
Clytemnestra is girl power, she is kick ass, she is who you want on your side. Strong and brave; a daughter, sister, mother, wife. She goes through heartbreaking things in this story which seem to just make her stronger and more determined. And this story is full of strong powerful women, girls taught how to fight and women avenging wrongs.
If you like Greek Mythology, you'll enjoy this book.
N.b. I read it at a time I was struggling with sleep and focus, which might have impacted my rating slightly, if I was in a better head space it might have been higher.
If you like Greek Mythology, you'll enjoy this book.
N.b. I read it at a time I was struggling with sleep and focus, which might have impacted my rating slightly, if I was in a better head space it might have been higher.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Rape
libbyys16's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Murder, and War
sassacass11's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
tense
medium-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
5.0
This book is incredible! A tale of Ancient Greece from the eyes of a revered and powerful Queen - the wife of Agamemnon, and not by choice.
She is powerful, delightfully complex and relentlessly lives by her moral compass. It is a wonder to behold such a woman at the center of a story. Usually, women are eclipsed by men, always in the shadows - but Clytemnestra shines and burns too brightly to ever be in the shadows.
She is powerful, delightfully complex and relentlessly lives by her moral compass. It is a wonder to behold such a woman at the center of a story. Usually, women are eclipsed by men, always in the shadows - but Clytemnestra shines and burns too brightly to ever be in the shadows.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Violence, and Murder
Minor: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and War
catie_cat's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I love the stories of the Ancient Greeks. The mythology the inspired heroes and tragedies alike. This creative adaptation of Clytemnestra pulled at my heart from beginning to end. I knew her story was tragic, but this took her to a whole new level. One of my favorite reads for 2024!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Death of parent, Murder, and Pregnancy
This story did contain more serious topics. It was tragic and showed how a world of violence had a cycle in many of the people’s lives. Women were not necessarily sheltered from these things either.julialk's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
fast-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Incest, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Grief, and War
lizzy_library's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Amazing story telling. This book felt similar to the way Madeleine Miller’s Circe story was told and I loved it. The story of Clytemnestra is devastating and full of violence and heartbreak but through all that she endures, she never breaks. I loved the relationship she shares with her siblings and even her children. She is a queen to be reckoned with and one that demands respect. Very refreshing and easy to follow. Great book overall. Trigger warning that there are themes of violence, sexual assault and abuse. Please take care reading.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Murder, and War
lotteee11's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Yes!!!! This is how mythology should be retold! So much better than for example “The Silence of the Girls” where men end up being the main characters, despite the goal of shedding light on women’s perspectives. Clytemnestra instead portrays people as they are: not as purely good or bad, but as complex individuals with their own strenghts and challenges. Beautifully written and kept me hooked until the last page.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism and Violence
Moderate: Rape
krow48's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence