A review by booksareoxygen
Clytemnestra by Costanza Casati

challenging dark emotional sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

This retelling encapsulates the life of Clytemnestra, in all its tragedy and grief. I loved the rage and revenge that are softened by joy and liveliness, it felt like the story was well balanced on a knives edge. The author covers a lot of mythic ground well and quickly. If you’re interested in myth retellings and anyone interested in a complex story with strong female characters this is for you. 4.5/5 
Thank you Netgalley and Sourebook landmarks for sending the book for review consideration. All opinions are my own! 
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