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A review by libreva
Clytemnestra's Bind by Susan C. Wilson
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Book provided through NetGalley
This book was amazing. Clytemnestra is done very well and I liked that it started with her being married to Tantalus, which not always included, her love for Iphiginia is endearing en bittersweet. Electra was a bit one dementional maybe, but the exploration as to why she is the way she is made up for it. The final sacrifice, which could've been such an impactful scene is not shown.
The only thing to keep in mind is that this book doens't hold back, it portrays this story in all it's brutality.
This book was amazing. Clytemnestra is done very well and I liked that it started with her being married to Tantalus, which not always included, her love for Iphiginia is endearing en bittersweet. Electra was a bit one dementional maybe, but the exploration as to why she is the way she is made up for it. The final sacrifice, which could've been such an impactful scene is not shown.
The only thing to keep in mind is that this book doens't hold back, it portrays this story in all it's brutality.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Rape, and Slavery