The Children of Jocasta by Natalie Haynes

The Children of Jocasta

Natalie Haynes

9 hours, 14 minutes • first pub 2017 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy historical adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

" A] dark, elegant novel" of two women in ancient Greece, based on the great tragedies of Sophocles (Publishers Weekly). Thebes is a city in mourning, still reeling from a devastating plague that invaded every home and left the survivors devastate...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,042 reviews

Moods

emotional 63%
dark 60%
sad 47%
tense 41%
reflective 33%
mysterious 29%
adventurous 23%
challenging 18%
informative 11%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 17%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Character: 38% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | N/A: 13% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.88

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