Medea and Her Children by Lyudmila Ulitskaya

Medea and Her Children

Lyudmila Ulitskaya

320 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction contemporary reflective slow-paced

Description

Medea Georgievna Sinoply Mendez is an iconic figure in her Crimean village, the last remaining pure-blooded Greek in a family that has lived on that coast for centuries. Childless Medea is the touchstone of a large family, which gathers each sprin...

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Community Reviews Summary of 46 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 66%
sad 66%
challenging 33%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.9

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