House of Names
No CoverA retelling of the Greek myth of Clytemnestra, exploring vengeance and family dysfunction in a violent, tragic saga.
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A retelling of the Greek myth of Clytemnestra, exploring vengeance and family dysfunction in a violent, tragic saga.
And the motifs of names, gently brought in at the beginning, whip the air and fill the pages of the ending pages. I want to thank NetGalley, Scribner Publishers, and Colm Toibin for the opportunity to read this novel. The opinions I express are entirely my own. ... This must have come out at about the same time that Stephen Fry’s Mythos was published. I’ve enjoyed both books, but this one is the better of the two.
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Explicit sexual content with scenes of seduction and lustful relationships central to the plot. A character is raped; coercion and manipulation in relationships are present.
Graphic violence including murder, sacrifice, and throat-slitting; pervasive and central to the story.
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Brief mention of circumspect homosexuality as a minor theme.
Greek mythology and gods play a recurring role, with sacrifices and divine curses.
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Themes of power, rebellion, and gender constraints in a historical context.
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Child sacrifice, family dysfunction, and systemic violence are central themes. A character is raped; coercion and manipulation in relationships are present.
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