Clytemnestra by Costanza Casati

Clytemnestra

Costanza Casati

448 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical literary dark emotional tense medium-paced
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For fans of Madeline Miller's Circe, a stunning debut following Clytemnestra, the most notorious villainess of the ancient world and the events that forged her into the legendary queen. As for queens, they are either hated or forgotten. She alread...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,015 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
emotional 75%
tense 57%
sad 49%
adventurous 47%
challenging 32%
reflective 24%
inspiring 10%
informative 8%
mysterious 6%
hopeful 2%

Pace

medium 67%
slow 17%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Character: 43% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 58% | Yes: 28% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 4%

Average rating

4.24

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