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novelshire's review against another edition
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
kathy_99's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
emmsbookshelf's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Homophobia, Incest, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexism, Sexual assault, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Vomit, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Abandonment, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
zer0's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
rubyjessop's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
jmatkinson1's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Semiramis is an orphan who is little better than a slave to her adopted father. She dreams of being able to leave her village and, one day, fate conspires to give her the opportunity. Newly married to the half-brother of the King, she travels to Khaldu, the great city of Assyria, and works to improve her status. By stealth, valour and love she becomes Queen but Semiramis is destined for more.
This is a great piece of historical fiction. Using the great Epic of Gilgamesh to link the narrative, Casati has taken a number of myths and woven the story of a woman ahead of her time. It's a really accessible read yet also quite learned as well.
This is a great piece of historical fiction. Using the great Epic of Gilgamesh to link the narrative, Casati has taken a number of myths and woven the story of a woman ahead of her time. It's a really accessible read yet also quite learned as well.
fmfp's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Incest, Murder, and War
azhangia's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
violetisreading's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
phoebesbookshelf's review against another edition
3.75
If Costanza Casati made a stake in the historical fiction sphere with her first novel Clytemnestra, her second book Babylonia absolutely solidifies those foundations. Slick, sumptuous, and brimming with intricate character detailing, Casati proves that she isn’t tied to writing in one historical period. Though less compelling — to me personally — than Clytemnestra, I thought Babylonia to be a confident and complex sophomore story.