The Children of Jocasta by Natalie Haynes

The Children of Jocasta

Natalie Haynes

336 pages • first pub 2017 (editions) user-added

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The Children of Jocasta is ideal for readers who appreciate emotionally charged, feminist reinterpretations of classical myths that explore the often-overlooked struggles of women in history.

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In The Children of Jocasta, Natalie Haynes takes a fresh perspective on an ancient story, reimagining in gripping prose how the Oedipus and Antigone stories would look if the oft-overlooked female characters took centre stage. Retelling the myth t...

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Community Reviews

3.84
based on 2,810 reviews

Moods

emotional: 65%

dark: 60%

sad: 45%

tense: 41%

adventurous: 28%

reflective: 28%

mysterious: 25%

challenging: 19%

informative: 11%

hopeful: 4%

inspiring: 3%

relaxing: 1%

Pace

16% of readers chose fast
70% of readers chose medium
13% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

16% of readers chose Plot
49% of readers chose A mix
34% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

55% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
15% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

43% of readers chose Yes
42% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

13% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
63% of readers chose No
11% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

66% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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