A review by inquiry_from_an_anti_library
Elektra by Jennifer Saint

adventurous emotional hopeful informative reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Is This An Overview?
This is a retelling of the Trojan War and the decisions in the aftermath through the perspective of Elektra, Clytemnestra, and Cassandra.  Electra is a princess of Mycenae, daughter to Queen Clytemnestra and King Agamemnon.  Cassandra is a princess of Troy.  A tale inhabiting Greek culture and mythology.  A tale of the gods intervention, how the people react to what is needed to be done, and cycles of violence.  Elektra, Clytemnestra, and Cassandra, each in their own way try to prevent conflict from escalating, but cannot avoid the prophecies made.  Each tries to influence how conflicts are resolved, but each is limited by political power and a culture seeking glory and vengeance.  Each decision creates its own divergent interpretations, a source of conflict that often has consequences. 
 
Caveats?
The story tries to be consistent with the original story of the Trojan War.  There might not be anything new for those already familiar with the story.