funsized327's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
marieisreading's review against another edition
5.0
Listened to it being performed by the author on youtube while reading, highly recommend reading it like this!!!
jessicaaaos's review against another edition
dark
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
hereistheend's review against another edition
4.0
kate tempest has written a sort of epic poem, intertwining the lives of two couples and their kids as they grow up. i was reminded that kate tempest writes songs as well, as the lines had rhyme and sound. quite good and interesting, and easy to read.
lloffe's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
bassoonerfortip's review against another edition
challenging
dark
3.0
I don't think I got it? The music was cool.and the poetic nature but I don't get the plot.
charlie_barr's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
poetkoala's review against another edition
3.5
Very dark. I’ve never read a modernized epic poem before, but this was that!
ayatamus's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed this book! In a world where modern poetry is dominated by short poems, prime for instagram, Kate’s modern epic was a great contrast.
Writing in the style of Homer’s Oddessy, but staring the modern man, it was the perfect combination of old and new that I didn’t know I needed.
Writing in the style of Homer’s Oddessy, but staring the modern man, it was the perfect combination of old and new that I didn’t know I needed.
circularcubes's review against another edition
2.0
Although I liked the idea of Brand New Ancients, this kind of poetry is not my thing. I wish the whole poem rhymed more or didn't have any rhyming at all, and I couldn't bring myself to care for the characters in this.