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The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood
5.0
adventurous emotional inspiring reflective fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Margaret Atwood is one of my favorite authors. Everything she writes is perfect and this retelling of The Odyssey focusing on Penelope's story is no exception. I enjoyed her take on the type of woman the elusive Penelope was and what happened while her husband was away on his famous journey. Readers who enjoy Greek Mythology and/or feminist retellings should add this title to their reading list immediately.