Ithaca by Claire North

12 hours, 32 minutes first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous emotional tense slow-paced

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 –...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,080 reviews

Moods

adventurous 57%
emotional 52%
tense 43%
reflective 38%
dark 31%
sad 23%
mysterious 22%
challenging 21%
funny 14%
inspiring 13%
hopeful 9%
informative 7%
relaxing 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 51%
medium 44%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 34% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 33% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.75

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