384 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781335016775
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Hanover Square Press
Publication date: 05 September 2023
Description
A queer revisionist retelling of the story of Hercules, for fans of The Song of Achilles, A Thousand Ships and Ariadne.This should be the story of Hercules: his twelve labours, his endless adventures… everyone’s favorite hero, right?Well, it’s not...
Community Reviews Summary of 190 reviews
Moods
funny 58%
dark 48%
emotional 43%
sad 32%
reflective 26%
tense 21%
lighthearted 18%
informative 16%
challenging 10%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 3%
mysterious 3%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 52% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 28% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 59% | Yes: 24% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Death, MurderModerate
Slavery, Grief, Animal deathMinor
Sexual content, Pregnancy, Infidelity
384 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781335016775
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Hanover Square Press
Publication date: 05 September 2023
Description
A queer revisionist retelling of the story of Hercules, for fans of The Song of Achilles, A Thousand Ships and Ariadne.This should be the story of Hercules: his twelve labours, his endless adventures… everyone’s favorite hero, right?Well, it’s not...
Community Reviews Summary of 190 reviews
Moods
funny 58%
dark 48%
emotional 43%
sad 32%
reflective 26%
tense 21%
lighthearted 18%
informative 16%
challenging 10%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 3%
mysterious 3%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 52% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 28% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 59% | Yes: 24% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Death, MurderModerate
Slavery, Grief, Animal deathMinor
Sexual content, Pregnancy, Infidelity