A review by aseel_reads
House of Names by Colm Tóibín

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

2.75

I enjoyed the first 40% of the book, found the next 30% okay to read, and the last 30% was just a slog to get through, by the last hour, I wanted it over so badly. I am usually a clytemnestra girly, but I found Electra's pov really compelling. Honestly, it's probably Orestes who was super boring to read and the ghost elements weren't as engaging as they could have been 
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