Fedra by Laura Shepperson

Fedra

Laura Shepperson with Isabel Murillo (Translator)

346 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical challenging informative medium-paced
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Fedra by Laura Shepperson is a must-read for readers who crave powerful feminist retellings of classic mythology, are drawn to stories of unapologetic female bravery, and are eager to explore the complexities of patriarchy and the struggle for truth and justice.

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Debut novelist Laura Shepperson offers a powerful feminist retelling of Phaedra and her unyielding quest for justice, perfect for fans of Madeline Miller and Natalie Haynes.Phaedra has been cast to the side all her life: daughter of an adulteress,...

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Community Reviews

3.29
based on 1,057 reviews

Moods

dark: 72%

sad: 65%

emotional: 57%

tense: 38%

challenging: 31%

adventurous: 24%

reflective: 24%

informative: 6%

mysterious: 5%

inspiring: 3%

hopeful: 1%


Pace

18% of readers chose fast
60% of readers chose medium
21% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

22% of readers chose Plot
42% of readers chose A mix
34% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

41% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
30% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

8% of readers chose Yes
45% of readers chose Complicated
45% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

19% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
60% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

56% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
21% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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