jessicalauren22's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
reflective
tense
fast-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
4.75
danskireads's review against another edition
5.0
This is Saint’s best book so far. I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Atalanta. We get so many Troy retellings, it was fun to spend time with Jason and the argonauts instead. Plus, I always like retellings where we actually get the gods, rather than simply the human version of the story.
That said, I found the early part of the book, where Atalanta is living with Artemis and the nymphs, a little slow going. I guess I just wanted to get to the action. It’s all important to her story though, obviously, so do push through it if you’re struggling.
Saint has a lot of fun pointing out all the shortcomings and frustrations she (we/many of us) have with the Argonautica (Hercules is a pointless sulking addition, all these heroes and, really, it’s Medea who really gets the Golden Fleece, etc) and manages to tell the story in a really fresh, fun and interesting way.
All in all, a great read.
That said, I found the early part of the book, where Atalanta is living with Artemis and the nymphs, a little slow going. I guess I just wanted to get to the action. It’s all important to her story though, obviously, so do push through it if you’re struggling.
Saint has a lot of fun pointing out all the shortcomings and frustrations she (we/many of us) have with the Argonautica (Hercules is a pointless sulking addition, all these heroes and, really, it’s Medea who really gets the Golden Fleece, etc) and manages to tell the story in a really fresh, fun and interesting way.
All in all, a great read.
nkp94's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
ap088's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
kaaeellii's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
helenggvv's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
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? No
5.0
remarkablecows's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
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
des_talks'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? Yes
4.0
annasotiriades's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5