The Story of Antigone by Ali Smith

The Story of Antigone

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Ali Smith with Laura Paoletti (Illustrator)

100 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction childrens adventurous slow-paced

Description

Now there's a girl who understands things, the crow thought. When two brothers, Eteocles and Polynices, die in a vicious battle over the crown of Thebes, the new ruler, King Creon, decides that Eteocles will be buried as a hero, while Polynices wi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 178 reviews

Moods

dark 53%
sad 40%
emotional 33%
reflective 26%
adventurous 20%
funny 20%
informative 20%
inspiring 13%
lighthearted 13%
challenging 6%
mysterious 6%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 42%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 62% | Character: 37%

Strong character development?

No: 70% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | N/A: 20% | No: 10% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.8

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