And while there, towards the ending, seems to more of a message about these feuds, revenges, and actions which need to be put to rest, the ultimate message about it never really comes to fruition. It becomes a story about revenge, these cycles of violence in mythology which are always fed off blood. In their stories, Elektra shines the most. One as a traitorous wife and a grieving mother and another as a spoiled child or a loving daughter. Two people who do not understand each other, the sacrifices they have made, and the fundamentally different ways in which they see each other.

Specifically I enjoyed Clytemnestra and Elektra’s story. From that premise alone, I enjoyed areas of Elektra. Saint always has us questioning the burdens these women have to bear because I think we can all agree that Greek mythology was not kind to women. In general, Elektra examines the fate of these famous Greek women. Let me start with what I enjoyed about Elektra. This has not impacted my review which is unbiased and honest.) (Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher. But, can she escape the curse, or is her own destiny also bound by violence? Review The youngest daughter of Clytemnestra and Agamemnon, Elektra is horrified by the bloodletting of her kin. She is powerless in her knowledge that the city will fall. Princess of Troy, and cursed by Apollo to see the future but never to be believed when she speaks of it. Her husband raises a great army against them, and determines to win, whatever the cost. 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.

This is the story of three women, their fates inextricably tied to this curse, and the fickle nature of men and gods. A bloodline tainted by a generational cycle of violence and vengeance. Keep reading this book review for my full thoughts. But what I got was something I was not expecting. And so after Ariadne, I was intrigued by Elektra. I’ve been, with everyone else, on this Greek Mythology kick. From the title alone, I was so excited for Elektra.

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