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A review by smiles_is_reading1
Lore by Alexandra Bracken
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
informative
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Imagine Hunger Games and Greek Gods, that’s the whole plot of the book, but with no hunt. Though I thrive for Greek mythology especially re-tellings ones but I found this book a bit confusing and the story does not catch up till it’s first 200 page, and my version is 430 page, yup.
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The plot and world building were the main characters which actually developed, though I saw the plot twist coming, Greek mythology woven in modern world, Greek Gods walk among mortals and their flaws are shown on modern theatre under the mortals’ judgement. I did not feel, however, any actual development with the characters. Lore (the protagonist) is Atlas struggling with her past’s guilt on her shoulders, she could have had better portrayal and development instead of being angry and furious all the time. She only had Catharsis and reflection at the end of the novel. Castor was their Apollo in his prime and hovering over for a sentence or two in every scene while he could have been given a better role, cuz guess what he IS A GOD AND CAN DO SOMETHING CRUCIAL IN THE PLOT. Miles always cool, the only character that seemed to have a purpose is Van.
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I loved the prose of the book, imagery, it’s epic fight scenes, and it’s harsh criticism for Greek mythology especially the sexism part. The slow burning romance was desirous.
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I feel the ending could have been much better, not rushed and DEFINITELY more heroic to match the book events. Don’t get me wrong I am a SUCKER for happy ending but not the rushed ones.
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The plot and world building were the main characters which actually developed, though I saw the plot twist coming, Greek mythology woven in modern world, Greek Gods walk among mortals and their flaws are shown on modern theatre under the mortals’ judgement. I did not feel, however, any actual development with the characters. Lore (the protagonist) is Atlas struggling with her past’s guilt on her shoulders, she could have had better portrayal and development instead of being angry and furious all the time. She only had Catharsis and reflection at the end of the novel. Castor was their Apollo in his prime and hovering over for a sentence or two in every scene while he could have been given a better role, cuz guess what he IS A GOD AND CAN DO SOMETHING CRUCIAL IN THE PLOT. Miles always cool, the only character that seemed to have a purpose is Van.
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I loved the prose of the book, imagery, it’s epic fight scenes, and it’s harsh criticism for Greek mythology especially the sexism part. The slow burning romance was desirous.
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I feel the ending could have been much better, not rushed and DEFINITELY more heroic to match the book events. Don’t get me wrong I am a SUCKER for happy ending but not the rushed ones.