A review by explorachel
House of Odysseus by Claire North

mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

A great book for those who love Greek mythology retellings from a feminist perspective. By far the best part of the book is how the author perfectly describes and provides insights into the characters mind and motivations. The asides that build a brutally honest portrait of each character are truly the most fascinating parts of this book, how the author can perfectly lay a soul bare with a cutting sentence. The second best part is the strong current of sisterhood, women supporting other women in any overt or subliminal way possible. 

The first half of this book relies on the above two best things about the book to keep readers interested. The second half is when the action actually begins once the reader is most familiar with the characters’ motivations.
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