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aseel_reads's review against another edition
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Confinement, Death, Infidelity, Misogyny, Violence, Blood, Excrement, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child death, Rape, and War
srm's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I love watching this story unfold in such close narration from these three characters-- Clytemnestra, Elektra, and especially Orestes. Toibin's writing is lovely. I really wanted the story to just keep going and going.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Violence, and Blood
Minor: Rape, Pregnancy, and War