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128 pages • first pub -405 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099577386
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Classics
Publication date: 04 February 2016
Description
This stunning translation, by the acclaimed poet Robin Robertson (Forward Prize, Man Booker shortlist 2018), has reinvigorated Euripides' devastating take of a god's revenge for contemporary readers, bringing the ancient verse to fervid, brutal li...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,885 reviews
Moods
tense 35%
reflective 30%
challenging 26%
mysterious 25%
adventurous 22%
funny 20%
emotional 19%
sad 18%
informative 4%
lighthearted 3%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 22%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 36% | Character: 30% | Plot: 29% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
No: 49% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | N/A: 13% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 3% | N/A: 2%Average rating
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Murder, Death, GoreModerate
Alcohol, Alcoholism, Blood
128 pages • first pub -405 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099577386
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Classics
Publication date: 04 February 2016
Description
This stunning translation, by the acclaimed poet Robin Robertson (Forward Prize, Man Booker shortlist 2018), has reinvigorated Euripides' devastating take of a god's revenge for contemporary readers, bringing the ancient verse to fervid, brutal li...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,885 reviews
Moods
tense 35%
reflective 30%
challenging 26%
mysterious 25%
adventurous 22%
funny 20%
emotional 19%
sad 18%
informative 4%
lighthearted 3%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 22%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 36% | Character: 30% | Plot: 29% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
No: 49% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | N/A: 13% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 3% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, GoreModerate
Alcohol, Alcoholism, Blood