ClareR (6256 KP) rated The Heroines in Books
Oct 29, 2023
Laura Shepperson gives voice to the women in the myths, and we see the story of Theseus and Phaedra from Phaedra’s point of view. There’s also a chorus of women who are suffering under the mistreatment of the men in Theseus’ palace. Servants and slave women had to do as they were told. The struggle for the women against this patriarchal system is at times violent, and the women rarely come out of it well.
There were a lot of characters in this, and I wonder if all of them were necessary. I’ll be honest, and it could be down to the good ole peri-meno brain, I did get a little confused at all the characters, but it didn’t spoil the story!
I enjoyed this quick read (ok, I didn’t put it down!). It gave me enjoyment for a couple of days - and that’s what reading is all about really, isn’t it!
Where the Crawdads Sing
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For years, rumors of the "Marsh Girl" have haunted Barkley Cove, a quiet town on the North Carolina...
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What Remains
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The Fool’s Folly
8.0
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A gripping Yorkshire historical thriller you won’t be able to put down! Perfect for fans of S D...
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Femina: A New History of the Middle Ages
8.0
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Extraordinary women have held positions of power throughout history. But, aside from the select few,...
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City of Vengeance
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City of Vengeance is an explosive debut historical thriller, set in Renaissance Florence. ...
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Conquest III: The Anarchy
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Unhappily married to Stephen de Marais, the Welsh princess, Nest, becomes increasingly embroiled in...
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The Eisenhower Chronicles
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In 1938 he was a lieutenant colonel stationed in the Philippines; by 1945 the world proclaimed him...
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Sophie Whitbread (4 KP) rated Dangerous Crossing in Books
Jun 7, 2019
Lilian Shepard has decided to get on a ship to start afresh in Australia, she has to escape from the awful reminders of something awful that has happened to her.
During the trip she makes friends with a group of people from all different backgrounds and classes. Its all so new and exciting to begin with. By the end of the voyage, two people are dead.
