Clytemnestra by Costanza Casati

Clytemnestra

Costanza Casati

465 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical literary adventurous dark emotional fast-paced

Description

Giving voice to a woman condemned by history, this debut is an epic feminist retelling of the story of notorious Spartan queen, Clytemnestra.'When vengeance calls and the gods stop watching,what do we do to those who harm the people we love?'Wife....

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Community Reviews Summary of 758 reviews

Moods

dark 79%
emotional 78%
tense 57%
sad 48%
adventurous 46%
challenging 33%
reflective 26%
informative 10%
inspiring 7%
mysterious 5%
hopeful 3%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 16%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 41% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 62% | Yes: 26% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 4%

Average rating

4.31

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