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_david_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Death, Gore, Violence, Grief, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child death, Homophobia, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual content, Slavery, Xenophobia, Outing, and Abandonment
Minor: Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Medical content, and Pregnancy
residentgremlin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Violence and War
Moderate: Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Slavery
Minor: Transphobia and Pregnancy
soap2's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Gore, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Grief, Sexual harassment, and War
Moderate: Child abuse, Medical content, and Pregnancy
Minor: Child abuse and Child death
anja_2309's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Death, Pregnancy, and War
kjm19's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Love the realistic portrayal of how women are perceived in this world. I love that Patroclus grows in his opinions on women and people too. Contrasted with Achilles and his views because he can only be focused on himself.
I think maybe a bit of pacing inconsistencies at the start of the war… partly felt rushed and partly felt weeded out a bit.
More character distinction would’ve been good, but I’m being really picky now.
The last chapter is amazing. Many tears fell. Amazing book and fleshed out story of a classic myth.
I feel the 1984 pull to the book now. Beautiful and I loved it. I cried a lot in my final sitting of the read.
Graphic: Biphobia, Death, Gore, Homophobia, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual content, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Murder, and War
Moderate: Biphobia, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Pregnancy, Outing, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Alcohol
marslotus's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Animal death, Child death, Death, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Slavery, Violence, Grief, Pregnancy, and War
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Homophobia, Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Kidnapping, and Murder
joey_estrada's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Death, Gore, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Blood, Grief, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
taylor_bb's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I think it takes a lot for a book to make me cry, and I thought that this wouldn’t… and of course I start balling in the last 10 pages. This was just beautifully written and scratched the itch of wanting a good Iliad interpretation (looking at you Troy). Never thought I would actually cry over characters from the Iliad and yet here I am. Just… ugh. I can see how this wouldn’t be everyone’s cup of tea, but I love detailed books, deep emotions, and mythological retellings.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Graphic: Death, Violence, Grief, Murder, and War
Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual content
Minor: Homophobia and Pregnancy
ghost3_14159's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Gore, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Pregnancy, and War
Minor: Sexual assault
bella_jayde02's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Death, Sexual content, Blood, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Pregnancy