I was initially nervous before reading The Penelopiad as I’ve mentioned before my Greek mythology knowledge is scant, but I should have known better. Atwood’s handling of Penelope’s voice was fantastic and brought it right into the 21st century while enlightening me to the story of Odysseus. She challenges the way Greek myths are recounted, by giving a voice to Penelope and her 12 handmaids with her usual wit and sass. I almost had to put the book down and slow clap her in my living room when she called out the way rape trials are more concerned with protecting the ‘reputations’ of the perpetrator rather than seeking justice for the victims. Because that’s how Atwood does an Iliad retelling. And I loved it. I wish it was longer!