100 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
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Language: English
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Description
Ali Smith’s retelling of Sophocles’ tragedy, about a young Theban princess, who decides to bury her dishonoured brother Polynices, against King Creon’s express orders — with heart-breaking consequences.
Community Reviews Summary of 193 reviews
Moods
emotional 36%
sad 36%
reflective 31%
funny 26%
adventurous 21%
informative 21%
inspiring 15%
lighthearted 15%
mysterious 10%
challenging 5%
hopeful 5%
relaxing 5%
Pace
medium 44%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | Plot: 41% | A mix: 8%Strong character development?
No: 57% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 64% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 13% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Child abuse, Child death, ConfinementModerate
Alcohol100 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Ali Smith’s retelling of Sophocles’ tragedy, about a young Theban princess, who decides to bury her dishonoured brother Polynices, against King Creon’s express orders — with heart-breaking consequences.
Community Reviews Summary of 193 reviews
Moods
emotional 36%
sad 36%
reflective 31%
funny 26%
adventurous 21%
informative 21%
inspiring 15%
lighthearted 15%
mysterious 10%
challenging 5%
hopeful 5%
relaxing 5%
Pace
medium 44%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | Plot: 41% | A mix: 8%Strong character development?
No: 57% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 64% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 13% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Child death, ConfinementModerate
Alcohol