House of Odysseus by Claire North

House of Odysseus

The Songs of Penelope #2

Claire North

420 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

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Following the critically acclaimed Ithaca comes House of Odysseus, the second novel in Claire North's Songs of Penelope trilogy - an exquisite, gripping tale that breathes life into ancient myth. This is the story of Penelope of Ithaca, famed wife...

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Community Reviews Summary of 372 reviews

Moods

adventurous 72%
emotional 47%
tense 42%
mysterious 38%
reflective 27%
dark 25%
funny 24%
challenging 16%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 12%
lighthearted 7%
sad 6%
informative 5%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 67%
slow 24%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Character: 21% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 45% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 21%

Average rating

4.23

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