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A triumph!
The House of Atreus. Mighty. Powerful. Smart. Cursed.
A bloodline long-tainted by the damning cycle of generational violence and vengeance tarnishes this H... READ MORE
Savage Hearts and Enduring Loyalty!
There is a thunderous, driving force behind the will of Elektra that carries you through right until the end. Written from multiple perspectives (Elektra, ... READ MORE
Lyrical Retelling
I loved Ariadne last year and was excited to see what Jennifer Saint would put out next and what a delight it was. Elektra is another strong feminist Greek... READ MORE
What would you do for love?
There is a real appetite at the moment for retellings of Greek Myths, especially from a female perspective. Maybe this is due to uncertain times and myths ... READ MORE
Saint is on her own level as always
Saint crafts a compelling retelling that- as is oft the case with her work-is entirely moving and unforgettable.
The tale of the fall of Troy is told unl... READ MORE
Synopsis
The House of Atreus is cursed. A bloodline tainted by a generational cycle of violence and vengeance. This is the story of three women, their fates inextricably tied to this curse, and the fickle nature of men and gods.
Clytemnestra, the sister of Helen, wife of Agamemnon - her hopes of averting the curse are dashed when her sister is taken to Troy by the feckless Paris. Her husband raises a great army against them and determines to win, whatever the cost.
Cassandra, Princess of Troy, and cursed by Apollo to see the future but never to be believed when she speaks of it. She is powerless in her knowledge that the city will fall. Elektra, the youngest daughter of Clytemnestra and Agamemnon, Elektra is horrified by the bloodletting of her kin. But can she escape the curse, or is her own destiny also bound by violence?
Publisher information
- Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
- ISBN: 9781472273956
- Number of pages: 384
- Dimensions: 194 x 128 x 28 mm
- Weight: 260g
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
View allSensational retelling - even better than Ariadne!
I loved Ariadne but this is even better: a passionate, heartbreaking retelling of some of the most famous women in Greek mythology.
It’s hard to convey ev... READ MORE
Underwhelming
The author over explains. I feel like I’m got getting to know any of the characters. Nothing exciting has happened yet. On chapter three but thinking of pu... READ MORE
Just one more chapter kind of novel
Elektra by Jennifer Saint *****The mythological tale of the siege of Troy, leading to the Trojan horse, is retold through the three main characters. Elektr... READ MORE
An Intriguing New Insight Into More Greek Mythology
’There truly was a greatness in our blood, the blood that came to me through Agamemnon. But like so many great families, there was a diseased branch, deepl... READ MORE
Greek myth brought to raging life
Jennifer Saint’s last book, Ariadne, was one of my top books of 2021 (you can read my review here) so I really was looking forward to reading Elektra but w... READ MORE
Even better than Ariadne
I could not put this book down. It was beautiful and powerful and just so gripping. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a retelling of ... READ MORE
Revenge is poisonous
I enjoyed Elektra and I’m glad: I have a nagging feeling of failure about my response to Jennifer Saint’s previous novel Ariadne; perhaps I should re-read ... READ MORE
Tragedy and vengeance
Headlines:
Women, the powerful and powerless
Vengeance and bitterness
War and tragedy
Buckle up for another great retelling of a famous Greek mythological... READ MORE
Beautiful mythical re-telling
Elektra follows three women linked together by events not always under their control. Clytemnestra, the wife of Agamemnon and sister of Helen is left devas... READ MORE
Exceeds all expectations
Jennifer Saint does it again. It’s been a real treat that there’s been so many Greek myth retellings recently, written by women, about women and giving wom... READ MORE
I wish I could leave a 5 star review :(
I love Jennifer Saint.
Ariadne stole my heart.
It was heartbreaking and beautiful at the same time. Definitely, one of my favourites.
As you can imagine... READ MORE
Enjoyable reworking of the Trojan War
This was my book group’s latest read, and whilst I enjoy historical fiction, I would not ordinarily choose to read various reworkings of the Greek myths, e... READ MORE
A must read for classics lovers
A recap of classical Greek mythology from a feminist perspective showcasing Clytemnestra, Cassandra and Elektra, all of whom are profoundly impacted by the... READ MORE
Electra, youngest daughter of Agamemnon waits years for revenge of her father’s death.
Electra last saw her father when he left to help return Helen from Troy. 10 years pass and on his return he is murdered. Electra cannot forgive her mother ... READ MORE
riveting and emotional - must read for greek mythology fans
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
One of the reasons why I love reading Greek mythology retellings is because of all the different ways different authors present and character... READ MORE
Beautiful book
Jennifer Saint writes such lovely books. Her retelling of womens perspectives is inspiring and comforting. This book was the first one I read from Jennifer... READ MORE
Tragic Greek Women
I love the way Jennifer Saint has made this story about the women specifically. I love the way it's presented.
The characters are well written, and the pe... READ MORE
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