500 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781683243946
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Center Point
Publication date: 01 June 2017
Description
From the thrilling imagination of award-winning author Colm Tóibín, comes a retelling of the story of Clytemnestra -- spectacularly audacious, violent, vengeful, lustful, and instantly compelling -- and her children.
Community Reviews Summary of 1,000 reviews
Moods
tense 44%
reflective 38%
sad 34%
emotional 32%
adventurous 28%
challenging 17%
mysterious 15%
informative 2%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 40%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 48% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 39% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Animal death, Child deathModerate
Gore, Blood, Animal crueltyMinor
Rape, Grief, Pregnancy
500 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781683243946
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Center Point
Publication date: 01 June 2017
Description
From the thrilling imagination of award-winning author Colm Tóibín, comes a retelling of the story of Clytemnestra -- spectacularly audacious, violent, vengeful, lustful, and instantly compelling -- and her children.
Community Reviews Summary of 1,000 reviews
Moods
tense 44%
reflective 38%
sad 34%
emotional 32%
adventurous 28%
challenging 17%
mysterious 15%
informative 2%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 40%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 48% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 39% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Animal death, Child deathModerate
Gore, Blood, Animal crueltyMinor
Rape, Grief, Pregnancy