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Book Review: Clytemnestra’s Bind by Susan C Wilson . Top Story - December 2023.
The House of Atreus is spiralling into self-destruction—a woman must find a way to break the family curse. Queen Clytemnestra's world shatters when Agamemnon, a rival to the throne of Mycenae, storms her palace, destroys her family and claims not only the throne but Clytemnestra herself. Tormented by her loss, she vows to do all she can to protect the children born from her unhappy marriage to Agamemnon. But when her husband casts his ruthless gaze towards the wealthy citadel of Troy, his ambitions threaten, once more, to destroy the family Clytemnestra loves. From one of Greek mythology's most reviled characters—a woman who challenged the absolute power of men—comes this fiery tale of power, family rivalry and a mother's burning love. Placing motherhood at the heart of the story, Clytemnestra’s voice is heard in a new way. It also explores society's obligation to conform to stereotypical gender expectations and shows the explosive powerplay between men and women in a patriarchal society.
By Marie Sinadjan2 years ago in BookClub
Review: "The Twilight World"
From the very first page of this narrative: Most details are factually correct; some are not. What was important to the author was something other than accuracy, some essence he thought he glimpsed when he encountered the protagonist of this story.
By Kendall Defoe 2 years ago in BookClub
My Opinion on Harper Lee's Novel
With breakfast done, I went back to my room to get ready. Putting on the dress and tying my hair in a ponytail I was just about to grab my bag and go when my eyes fell on the little alarm clock on my bedside table. Seeing that I have ample time left to before my first lecture, I grabbed a thin novel to pass time.
By Staringale2 years ago in BookClub
The Middle Daughter: A Story of Loss, Survival, and Redemption
The story is set in contemporary Enugu, Nigeria, and revolves around a family that suffers tragic loss. The novel follows the journey of Nani, the middle child, as she copes with her family's trauma and navigates the complexities of her relationships with her mother and sister
By NII LANTEY PARKER2 years ago in BookClub
Shakespeare: great writer or overrated?
I was scrolling on Facebook absentmindedly when I spotted a clip of Dame Judi Dench and immediately, my interest was piqued. For those of you who don't know her, which seems unlikely, she is an actress and a person who I hugely admire. She is also, which is relevant to this article, an advocate for Shakespeare's works and the timelessness of his words, which I wholeheartedly support.
By Rachel Deeming2 years ago in BookClub
