A review by cantstopwontstopreading
Clytemnestra by Costanza Casati

adventurous challenging dark reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Beautifully written. A complex dive into a layered character. 

I subtracted a start because I felt the thesis of the book was all about her seizing power and taking what she wanted but I felt a lot of the plot just kind of happened to her and she felt powerless in it. It was frustrating for me!