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bizzels's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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
3.5
gwenchen's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
dazzy's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.5
perks2023's review against another edition
3.0
**advance review copy received from NetGalley in return for an honest review***
The Fates is another reinterpretation of Greek myth, as are so popular recently - but this belongs in the better pile. Whilst there has been another recent book around Atalanta, this weaves a much larger tale around her, Meleager, the Fates themselves, and Zeus.
I really enjoyed the characterisation, particularly of Zeus - this is not your kindle bearded Disney father-of-Hercules : this is Zeus as the Greeks saw him. Impetuous, mean-spirited, rash and conceited. He’s not a main character as such, but he is a pivotal one.
I don’t know the original myths well enough, but from context of the narrative I assume there is deviation and a new interpretation here - which I like.
Fans of Madeline Miller’s Circe and Eloise Harper’s Wolf Den series will surely enjoy this too.
The Fates is another reinterpretation of Greek myth, as are so popular recently - but this belongs in the better pile. Whilst there has been another recent book around Atalanta, this weaves a much larger tale around her, Meleager, the Fates themselves, and Zeus.
I really enjoyed the characterisation, particularly of Zeus - this is not your kindle bearded Disney father-of-Hercules : this is Zeus as the Greeks saw him. Impetuous, mean-spirited, rash and conceited. He’s not a main character as such, but he is a pivotal one.
I don’t know the original myths well enough, but from context of the narrative I assume there is deviation and a new interpretation here - which I like.
Fans of Madeline Miller’s Circe and Eloise Harper’s Wolf Den series will surely enjoy this too.
faeriehead's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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
4.5
hapr's review against another edition
Having read Atalanta recently this was boring to me
stephegan's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
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? Yes
4.0
sophieacain's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5