isaiahh's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-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? No
4.5
hillersg7's review against another edition
5.0
Another great piece of storytelling from Natalie Haynes, bringing often hidden female characters to life. Loved the parallel stories of Jocasta and her daughter Ismene.
jothelibrarian's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- 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
emilysyme's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- 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
violarosa's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
A wonderful retelling. The switch between Isomene's and Jocasta's perspective took some getting used to, but after a few chapters, the book captivated me. Although I knew the Ödipus and the Antigone stories, this retelling made it its own own never failed to surprise me in many ways. Would definitely recommend.
cathiestrover's review against another edition
4.0
Interesting exploration of the famous Oedipus tale which has reminded me to re-read some other less familiar myths, and also the play Antigone by Jean Anouilh
narpetcards's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
bookaddictellagershon's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-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
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Death, Pregnancy, Classism, and Child death
soradsauce's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
This is the Haynes I wanted the Women of Troy to be. That one was good but this one HOOKED me.
chelseadoherty's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0