The Children of Jocasta by Natalie Haynes

The Children of Jocasta

Natalie Haynes

fiction fantasy historical adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

320 pages | first published 2017

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“[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 devastated...
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Summary of 993 reviews

Moods

emotional 63%
dark 61%
sad 47%
tense 40%
reflective 32%
mysterious 29%
adventurous 23%
challenging 19%
informative 12%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 18%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Character: 37% | Plot: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.89

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