The Story of Antigone by Ali Smith

The Story of Antigone

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Ali Smith with Laura Paoletti

100 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction childrens adventurous slow-paced

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 195 reviews

Moods

dark 57%
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

fast 50%
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

3.76

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