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katy_bee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Nevertheless I like retellings and this one engaged with the idea of what it actually means to be given as a prize of war- pretty bleak. The way the women were trying to find ways to be - and stay true to themselves- in terrible circumstances was compelling and felt well handled
Moderate: Death, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual violence, Slavery, Kidnapping, Grief, Pregnancy, and War
Minor: Torture
historychatter's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Violence, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Sexual harassment, War, and Injury/Injury detail
rosehw's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Gore, Physical abuse, Rape, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
thehyacinthgirl's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Child death, Confinement, Death, Genocide, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, War, and Injury/Injury detail
meg_sc's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
It seems like there are endless perspectives on the same story, and I'm loving reading different interpretations of the Trojan War from different points of view - even when I disagree on a character interpretation, I'm enjoying seeing new takes and how they've formed from the same source material.
One of the things I like about this series is how it views the Trojan War from the side, using characters who are overlooked and forgotten by the main narrative. Looking forward to the next book in the series!
Graphic: Child death, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Violence, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Abortion, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, War, and Injury/Injury detail
alexiasophii's review against another edition
- 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
This one, differently from the first, is a lot slower. Just like the Greeks are stuck in Troy due to the weather, so we are stuck in a moment in time in the plot. The entire book focuses on a very short time spawn and it is very character-focused. The characters are amazingly done and I really enjoyed it, though not as much as the first one!
Graphic: Child death, Death, Genocide, Mental illness, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, Pregnancy, Colonisation, and War
alyssapowelltate's review against another edition
- 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
Minor: Rape, Sexual violence, Slavery, Violence, Kidnapping, Murder, and War
karo_lin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, and Murder
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Slavery, Suicide, Blood, Vomit, Kidnapping, Grief, Abortion, Death of parent, Murder, and War
unboxedjack's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Confinement, Death, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Slavery, Suicide, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Colonisation, War, and Injury/Injury detail
lionelle's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
3.75
Moderate: Child death, Confinement, Death, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and War
Minor: Body shaming and Fatphobia