Reviews

Phedra by Jean Racine

li4m_4ri's review against another edition

3.5

had to read it for school😔😔

bettity's review against another edition

dark sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

vivipares's review against another edition

challenging emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

chernie_glaza's review against another edition

dark sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

mar_ss's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

mrs4ctive's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

matylo's review against another edition

dark tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

annkathrinio's review against another edition

fast-paced

3.0

megs_k's review against another edition

3.0

Now if you truly choose your glory should be known, attack another heart more stubborn than my own. This Hippolyte flees you; defying your decrees, he never sees your shrine nor kneels down on his knees. ~ Jean Racine

zjanda's review against another edition

5.0

My first Racine. I read it twice in one sitting. An furious and engaging tragedy. All of the characters are complex and compelling as they move through anxiety, shame, desire, and fear. The tumult of power lingers in the background but only becomes material as a pawn in unspeakable love triangles. I loved it. The end is satisfying and articulates a wonderful tragic balance.
This is the good stuff.