Reviews

Atalanta by Jennifer Saint

abby_m_01's review against another edition

adventurous inspiring medium-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

4.0

bookwyrm082's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful informative inspiring 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

jeanelleu's review against another edition

adventurous 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? No

4.0

smilesgiggle's review against another edition

4.0

I had not heard of Atalanta until I read this book. Very well written. I really enjoyed this story.
Atalanta was left in the forest by her father - abandoned upon birth to Nature. Adopted by a bear mother, she grew up among cubs. As a young child, taken in by Artemis. Living in Artemis' forest with nymphs, Atalanta grows up shielded and naïve among the nymphs.
Artemis sends Atalanta into town to join Jason and his Argonauts' quest for the Golden Fleece.
Atalanta learns women carry it all - the punishment for rape; raising children after sex with men; men continue on quests while women are stuck home with the children.
Atalanta struggles to be her true self - discovering her own wishes and wants.
Highly recommend.

cthulhu_calamari's review against another edition

adventurous 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

3.75

buckysass's review against another edition

4.0

What can I say, I’m a sucker for a Greek myth retelling

al_sloan's review against another edition

adventurous 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

3.75

sammibreads's review against another edition

3.25

Finished on the couch during some TOIL.

I struggled with the start and end with the book, just didn't really care as much but the middle section with the Argonauts was engaging. A good train book which is what I used it for.

garbgini's review against another edition

adventurous emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

cdrosos's review against another edition

adventurous slow-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

3.75

I feel like it could’ve done more - surface level retelling without significant emotion or pull to the characters.