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thedarklady's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
All I can say this was an interesting book about Alexander the Great. It is clearly well thought out and research.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, and War
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Slavery
Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Toxic relationship
queerloras's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
informative
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I love Alexander the Great and I'm obsessed with the Oliver Stone film. I wanted to like this more than I did, but aside from absolutely gorgeous prose I found it quite dull in places and it struggled to keep my interest.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Gore, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Alcohol, Colonisation, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Ableism, Animal death, Sexual assault, and Slavery
Minor: Homophobia and Pregnancy