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Elektra
by Jennifer Saint
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
If you like retellings of Greek mythology, then you'll love this book. It tells the story of the Trojan War from the perspective of three central woman. Clytemnestra - Helen's sister and Agamemnon’s wife, Elektra - Clytemnestra and Agamemnon’s youngest daughter, and Cassandra - a princesses of Troy. Despite the title, Elektra is not the central character of the book - it switches between each of the woman.
I found the story a little slow and repetitive for my taste. I also didn't warm to Clytemnestra or Elektra - I understand their motivations, but wasn't rooting for either of them and found it hard to press on through some chapters. As I already knew the story of Troy, I wasn't emotionally invested and found myself a little bored at times. If you don't know the story, this may be a more interesting read, but I felt it didn't add anything new to a already well told tale.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC of this book, in exchange for an honest review.
I found the story a little slow and repetitive for my taste. I also didn't warm to Clytemnestra or Elektra - I understand their motivations, but wasn't rooting for either of them and found it hard to press on through some chapters. As I already knew the story of Troy, I wasn't emotionally invested and found myself a little bored at times. If you don't know the story, this may be a more interesting read, but I felt it didn't add anything new to a already well told tale.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC of this book, in exchange for an honest review.
Graphic: Child death, Death, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, War
Minor: Rape, Sexual assault