Category - Fiction / Fantasy
Format - Hardcover
Condition - New
Listed - 17 days ago
Views - 1
Ships From - Georgia
Est. Publication Date - May 2021
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Ariadne, Princess of Crete, grows up greeting the dawn from her beautiful dancing floor and listening to her nursemaid's stories of gods and heroes. But beneath her golden palace echo the ever-present hoofbeats of her brother, the Minotaur, a monster who demands blood sacrifice. When Theseus, the Prince of Athens, arrives to vanquish the beast, Ariadne sees in his green eyes not a threat but an escape. Defying the gods, betraying her family and country, and risking everything for love, Ariadne helps Theseus kill the Minotaur. But will Ariadne's decision ensure her happy ending? And what of Phaedra, the beloved younger sister she leaves behind? Hypnotic, propulsive, and utterly transporting, Jennifer Saint's Ariadne forges a new epic, one that puts the forgotten women of Greek mythology back at the heart of the story, as they strive for a better world
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Ariadne: A Novel
ISBN: 9781250773586
Publisher Description
A mesmerizing debut novel for fans of Madeline Miller's Circe Ariadne, Princess of Crete, grows up greeting the dawn from her beautiful dancing floor and listening to her nursemaid’s stories of gods a...
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Summarized by Pango AI
PangoBooks readers appreciate this book for its intriguing retelling of Greek mythology, especially from a female perspective. Many enjoyed learning more about the mythological characters, particularly Ariadne and her relationship with her brother, the Minotaur. The writing is often praised as beautiful and lyrical, with some noting it was easy to visualize scenes. However, there were some critiques about the pacing, particularly in the middle, and some readers felt the male characters lacked depth. Overall, the book is highly recommended for those who enjoy mythological retellings and feminist perspectives.