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This is such a detailed and nuanced description of a time that was not generous or kind to women in its mythology. Pat Barker is great

In the third book in Barker‘s Women of Troy series, we are given the story of Agamemnon‘s return to Mycenae. We know what will happen, but Barker provides us with an excellent retelling, setting up a story of revenge that picks up speed as we read. Baker writes beautifully, but I did take exception to her decision to use modern idioms and phrases. What she might gain in attracting younger readers, costs her a feeling of power in an ancient tale.

This is the mythical retelling of the Queen of the Gods, Hera. I really wanted to like it, and the beginning and very end were good but the middle drug. It felt like the longest book, but it was actually under 400 pages.
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But Persephone did not care. A shadow fell across her face, and stayed there.

I like the focus on Persephone and Demeter's (daughter and mother) relationship in this story, instead of Hades.

Tells the Ancient Greek myth of Spring with Persephone and Demeter. The end of the book explains more of the history and culture involved with the story.

I loved Pandora‘s Jar, so I was really excited for this one but I struggled with it a bit. I don‘t know if it was the book itself or me/the timing (this past week 😵‍💫). I‘ll definitely still be looking for her books in the future.

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Stephen Fry once again delivered a brilliant book about the e Greek myths. An amazing addition to his series.

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