Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Death, Death of parentModerate
Incest, Miscarriage, MisogynyCommunity Reviews
Summary of 999 reviews
Moods
dark 61%
sad 47%
tense 40%
reflective 32%
mysterious 29%
adventurous 23%
challenging 19%
informative 12%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 18%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 42% | Character: 37% | Plot: 19%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 67% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%Average rating
336 pages | first published 2017
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ISBN/UID: 9781509836154
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Mantle
Publication date: 04 May 2017
Description
In The Children of Jocasta, Natalie Haynes takes a fresh perspective on an ancient story, reimagining in gripping prose how the Oedipus and Antigone stories would look if the oft-overlooked female characters took centre stage. Retelling the myth t...Book Information
336 pages | first published 2017
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ISBN/UID: 9781509836154
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Mantle
Publication date: 04 May 2017
Description
In The Children of Jocasta, Natalie Haynes takes a fresh perspective on an ancient story, reimagining in gripping prose how the Oedipus and Antigone stories would look if the oft-overlooked female characters took centre stage. Retelling the myth t...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Death, Death of parentModerate
Incest, Miscarriage, MisogynyCommunity Reviews
Summary of 999 reviews
Moods
dark 61%
sad 47%
tense 40%
reflective 32%
mysterious 29%
adventurous 23%
challenging 19%
informative 12%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 18%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 42% | Character: 37% | Plot: 19%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 67% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%Average rating