Clytemnestra by Costanza Casati

Clytemnestra

Costanza Casati

427 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical literary dark emotional tense medium-paced

Description

For fans of Madeline Miller's Circe, a stunning debut following Clytemnestra, the most notorious villainess of the ancient world and the events that forged her into the legendary queen.As for queens, they are either hated or forgotten. She already...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,608 reviews

Moods

dark 79%
emotional 75%
tense 55%
adventurous 49%
sad 49%
challenging 33%
reflective 25%
informative 9%
inspiring 9%
mysterious 5%
hopeful 3%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 17%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 42% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 59% | Yes: 28% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 5%

Average rating

4.27

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