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A review by whatcassiedid
The Children of Jocasta by Natalie Haynes
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A beautiful and thoughtful retelling of Oedipus and Jocasta's story. I wish I'd known that part of the story deals with an airborne plague spread by physical contact requiring people to quarantine, but still loved it.
Graphic: Death, Gore, Suicide, Blood, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Medical content
Minor: Child death and Incest