sofipitch's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
The first chapter from Clytemnestra's pov is good but the rest is punishingly slow, boring, and devoid of emotion.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gore, Blood, and Murder
Minor: Rape and Grief
srm's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-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
4.25
I love watching this story unfold in such close narration from these three characters-- Clytemnestra, Elektra, and especially Orestes. Toibin's writing is lovely. I really wanted the story to just keep going and going.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Grief, and Murder
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Blood, Child abuse, and Violence
Minor: Pregnancy, Rape, and War
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