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A review by akswhy
The Children of Jocasta by Natalie Haynes
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Come for NH’s lady-led take on the Oedipus story, stay for her to “play fast and loose” (her words) with it in the absolute best way.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Slavery, Suicide, Terminal illness, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Incest, Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence