3 words to describe this book – fierce, feminist and flawless. I absolutely devoured it! Being the first of Atwood’s that I’ve read, and her reputation proceeding her, I had high expectations and she did not disappoint. A certain book of hers has shot right up my tbr list…
The plot itself is self-explanatory. The Odyssey is a myth that I have regaled myself with numerous times over the past year and I feared this would feel tedious and repetitive, however that was not the case at all! Atwood has managed to take this notorious tale and has spun it into a completely new thread that was utterly refreshing.
In terms of characterisation, Atwood does a superb job in fleshing out and adding colour to the black and white Penelope portrayed by Homer. It was also stimulating to see a sense of humility in Atwood’s Penelope, she is aware of her faults, and those of the other female characters, and doesn’t disguise these to convey her story.
Captivating, stunning and authentic, this is a true masterpiece.
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