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annagwritesandreads 's review for:
Atalanta
by Jennifer Saint
adventurous
challenging
informative
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Thank you to Macmillian for an advanced listener copy of this book.
Description: Atalanta was meant to die on top of a hill after being abandoned by her parents. She's taken in by bears, then eventually by Artemis. Artemis tells Atalanta to join the Argonauts in their journey to get the golden fleece as Artemis's representative of sorts. Atalanta leaves the forest for this quest and is forever changed. Will she bring honor to Artemis, or will she be forgotten in history because she's a woman?
The good:
- I like the overall remembrance of Atalanta and her personality.
- The action during the travels of the Argonauts and coming home were excellent.
- I enjoyed the tension between Atalanta and the other Argonauts (whether romance or not)
- I feel like this was pretty quick-paced.
The loss of a star: While the pace was quick, I do feel like there were point so the book where a lot happens in a short amount of time, and others was drawn out. It was not as consistent of a flow for the book as I would have enjoyed. I found myself going back to listen to the faster paced parts because I was not expecting them. Also, and this is just me, the names get me all turned around and confused
Overall: If you liked Song of Achilles, Elektra, or Circe, you'll enjoy this book! However, I may not pick this one up as your very first greek mythology re-telling.
Description: Atalanta was meant to die on top of a hill after being abandoned by her parents. She's taken in by bears, then eventually by Artemis. Artemis tells Atalanta to join the Argonauts in their journey to get the golden fleece as Artemis's representative of sorts. Atalanta leaves the forest for this quest and is forever changed. Will she bring honor to Artemis, or will she be forgotten in history because she's a woman?
The good:
- I like the overall remembrance of Atalanta and her personality.
- The action during the travels of the Argonauts and coming home were excellent.
- I enjoyed the tension between Atalanta and the other Argonauts (whether romance or not)
- I feel like this was pretty quick-paced.
The loss of a star: While the pace was quick, I do feel like there were point so the book where a lot happens in a short amount of time, and others was drawn out. It was not as consistent of a flow for the book as I would have enjoyed. I found myself going back to listen to the faster paced parts because I was not expecting them. Also, and this is just me, the names get me all turned around and confused
Overall: If you liked Song of Achilles, Elektra, or Circe, you'll enjoy this book! However, I may not pick this one up as your very first greek mythology re-telling.