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sofipitch's review against another edition
reflective
slow-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
4.5
I've read a lot of bad Greek myth retellings to the point that I had completely sworn off the genre but I made an exception due to high recommendations and Bc this isn't jumping on the current trend bandwagon. And wow. I loved the exploration of Orual's loves and how even the most earnest love can still harm another. To quote an author I am unwell about, "You have not yet begun to see the horror of love". Orual was so real, in both the intensity of her flaws and love. And she isn't overly punished by the narrative for her flaws she just feels real. Real to the point of I can't believe a man in the ~1950s wrote her
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse
Minor: Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, and Death of parent
carolibrary's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Self harm, and Suicide attempt