Strong and immersive. Well-worth plucking from the pile of chiton-lit
Vivid with fury, passion and strength, this is a
fabulous myth retelling. A
powerful, thought-provoking portrayal of a
fascinating and complicated woman framed in
beautiful prose. I loved itWow! What a
powerhouse of a novel.
Savage,
passionate and
absolutely spellbinding. The
recreation of Sparta is astonishing - you feel you are with Clytemnestra, completely
immersed in the brutal world she inhabits with her siblings, whose
complex relationships are
drawn with skill and
tenderness.
Clytemnestra's rage,
heartbreak and
determination radiate off the page.
I was utterly grippedA blaze of a novel, fiery and furious - and alight with murderous revenge. Like
Madeline Miller and
Jennifer Saint, Casati offers the
female perspective on the old, patriarchal tropes of the Greek mythsRivals House of the Dragon in
conspiracies and feminine brutality. Here is a complex and courageous woman, all flesh and blood,
simmering with passion. Facing the grimmest of betrayals, Clytemnestra's ruthless desire for revenge powers a thrilling plot. This is
an electrifying read that shocks and fascinates in equal measureA
heroine of
fierce spirit caught in a
world ruled by men, finding a way through with
a sharp, unquenchable courage. With
the fire and spark of Madeline Miller and the
depths of Mary Renault,
Clytemnestra will keep you reading well into the small hours,
and your dreams will be of worlds where women reach for the godsA passionate picture of a fiercely patriarchal society and her heroine's refusal to be bound by its
rules
Clytemnestra, whose name has come to
epitomise female wickedness, has found a worthy advocate in Costanza Casati and this
fascinating Greek myth retelling . . .
Casati brings the blood-soaked world of Greek mythology fully alive in this powerful novelCostanza Casati renders a
singularly vibrant Ancient Greece,
absolutely alive with emotion and suspense. Casati
reveals a Clytemnestra we've never met before:
fiercely intelligent,
passionate, and
loving -
and willing to do anything to avenge the ones she lovesA swift-paced telling of the story of Clytemnestra, the fierce but loving princess of often-brutal Sparta . . .
The easy-to-follow storytelling and well-rounded characters in the novel really draw in the readerAblaze with moments of deep tenderness and visceral ferocity, Casati's
Clytemnestra gives the phrase 'fight like a girl' its rightfully heroic and empowering meaning! Beautifully told in a style that
pays nimble homage to classic Greek mythology,
Clytemnestra is a
rich and
compelling read
, and even more so
for every woman who has ever had to fight to reclaim her power. A must-read!
Bold and
elegant, this novel
deconstructs Clytemnestra's infamy and then, with
tremendous empathy and wisdom, reconstructs her into an enthrallingly complex figure filled with passion and spirit. This
fiery tale of revenge and desire really is
the stuff of legendPowerful and
sympathetic,
Clytemnestra shines a light on Helen of Troy's overshadowed sister. Crafted with page-turning suspense, Casati spins a mesmerizing story of
an ambitious warrior queen who must use all her skill to protect herself and those she loves from
men who view women not as equals, but as
pawns to be sacrificed upon the altars of lust, greed, and fame.
An ancient and intriguing tale made fresh for today's 21st century battlesA thrilling reimagining of an infamous Greek figureA thrilling tale of power and prophecies, and the fierce Queen who fought back at those who wronged herIf magical mythological books call your name, Clytemnestra is the one for youSwift-paced, straightforward storytelling, richly imagined characters. Timeless
As for queens, they are either hated or forgotten. She already knows which option suits her best . . .
'Vivid with fury, passion and strength, this is a fabulous myth retelling' JENNIFER SAINT
'A blaze of a novel, fiery and furious - and alight with murderous revenge' DAILY MAIL
'A powerhouse of a novel. Clytemnestra's rage, heartbreak and determination radiate off the page' ELODIE HARPER
'A thrilling tale of power and prophecies, and the fierce Queen who fought back at those who wronged her' COSMOPOLITAN, 'The best books to look forward to in 2023'
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Mother. Monarch. Murderer. Magnificent.
You are born to a king, but marry a tyrant. You stand helplessly as he sacrifices your child to placate the gods. You watch him wage war on a foreign shore and comfort yourself with violent thoughts of your own.
You play the part, fooling enemies who deny you justice. Slowly, you plot.
You are Clytemnestra.
But when the husband who owns you returns in triumph, what then?
Acceptance or vengeance - infamy follows both. So you bide your time and wait, until you might force the gods' hands and take revenge. Until you rise. For you understood something that the others don't. If power isn't given to you, you have to take it for yourself.
A blazing novel set in the world of Ancient Greece and told through the eyes of its greatest heroine, this is a thrilling tale of power and prophecies, of hatred and love, perfect for fans of ARIADNE and THE SONG OF ACHILLES.
