391 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780356516066
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orbit
Publication date: 20 April 2023
Description
This is the story of Penelope of Ithaca, famed wife of Odysseus, as it has never been told before. Beyond Ithaca's shores, the whims of gods dictate the wars of men. But on the isle, it is the choices of the abandoned women - and their goddesses -...
Community Reviews Summary of 717 reviews
Moods
emotional 51%
tense 42%
reflective 39%
dark 31%
sad 25%
challenging 23%
mysterious 19%
funny 14%
inspiring 12%
hopeful 8%
informative 7%
relaxing 2%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 43%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Character: 36% | Plot: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 22% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 31% | No: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 53% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Death, RapeModerate
War, Sexual assault, MisogynyMinor
Slavery, Sexual violence391 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780356516066
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orbit
Publication date: 20 April 2023
Description
This is the story of Penelope of Ithaca, famed wife of Odysseus, as it has never been told before. Beyond Ithaca's shores, the whims of gods dictate the wars of men. But on the isle, it is the choices of the abandoned women - and their goddesses -...
Community Reviews Summary of 717 reviews
Moods
emotional 51%
tense 42%
reflective 39%
dark 31%
sad 25%
challenging 23%
mysterious 19%
funny 14%
inspiring 12%
hopeful 8%
informative 7%
relaxing 2%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 43%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Character: 36% | Plot: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 22% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 31% | No: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 53% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Death, RapeModerate
War, Sexual assault, MisogynyMinor
Slavery, Sexual violence