The story of Clytemnestra is one I think many of us are familiar with, but this version really focuses on her life and her experiences. This isn’t just a story about the wife of Agamemnon or the sister of Helen, this a story about Clytemnestra.
Believe me when I say that if I could give this book more stars, I would. I absolutely LOVED this book; I’ve mentioned it before but a really good book to me is one that I am eager to keep reading and see what happens while also never wanting it to end. This was one of those books.
The way the characters are portrayed in this retelling are unique enough that it doesn’t feel like I’m reading the same story again, but they’re also still true to the myths. And the character dynamics are absolutely excellent. The relationship between Clytemnestra, Helen, Castor, and Polydeuces is absolutely DIVINE, I really REALLY loved those four. And despite being a story about Clytemnestra, I still felt like I was able to enjoy the other three’s perspectives and lives. I cannot think of a better way to handle these four.
This book was filled with emotional scenes, some of them straight from the myths and others expanded upon from the myths. Just for example, the section immediately following the sacrifice of Iphigenia was so perfect. I won’t spoil how it was done, but I’ve gone back and reread at least three times.
You really can tell how much knowledge and love went into this. I may be wrong, but I really feel like Costanza Casati truly appreciates Clytemnestra and her story, and the way she told this story shows that. It’s so good, guys. It’s easily my favorite retelling to date.
Believe me when I say that if I could give this book more stars, I would. I absolutely LOVED this book; I’ve mentioned it before but a really good book to me is one that I am eager to keep reading and see what happens while also never wanting it to end. This was one of those books.
The way the characters are portrayed in this retelling are unique enough that it doesn’t feel like I’m reading the same story again, but they’re also still true to the myths. And the character dynamics are absolutely excellent. The relationship between Clytemnestra, Helen, Castor, and Polydeuces is absolutely DIVINE, I really REALLY loved those four. And despite being a story about Clytemnestra, I still felt like I was able to enjoy the other three’s perspectives and lives. I cannot think of a better way to handle these four.
This book was filled with emotional scenes, some of them straight from the myths and others expanded upon from the myths. Just for example, the section immediately following the sacrifice of Iphigenia was so perfect. I won’t spoil how it was done, but I’ve gone back and reread at least three times.
You really can tell how much knowledge and love went into this. I may be wrong, but I really feel like Costanza Casati truly appreciates Clytemnestra and her story, and the way she told this story shows that. It’s so good, guys. It’s easily my favorite retelling to date.