335 pages • first pub -458 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140443332
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 07 February 1984
Description
In the Oresteia Aeschylus addressed the bloody chain of murder and revenge within the royal family of Argos. As they move from darkness to light, from rage to self-governance, from primitive ritual to civilized institution, their spirit of struggl...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,964 reviews
Moods
challenging 52%
tense 50%
emotional 40%
reflective 37%
sad 17%
adventurous 16%
mysterious 12%
informative 10%
inspiring 6%
funny 3%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 28% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 35% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Misogyny, RapeModerate
Murder, Violence, Grief
335 pages • first pub -458 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140443332
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 07 February 1984
Description
In the Oresteia Aeschylus addressed the bloody chain of murder and revenge within the royal family of Argos. As they move from darkness to light, from rage to self-governance, from primitive ritual to civilized institution, their spirit of struggl...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,964 reviews
Moods
challenging 52%
tense 50%
emotional 40%
reflective 37%
sad 17%
adventurous 16%
mysterious 12%
informative 10%
inspiring 6%
funny 3%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 28% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 35% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Misogyny, RapeModerate
Murder, Violence, Grief