johnny dangerously. reviewed Wrath Goddess Sing by Maya Deane
Review of 'Wrath Goddess Sing' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
(Thank you to Netgalley for an advance digital copy of this book in return for a fair review.)
An author's first novel is always a little clunky, but I've never read one that shone with such promise as Wrath Goddess Sing. While the phrasing and pacing need a little polish, the story, characters, ideas, and raw emotions of the work shine through.
I think the most impressive thing about the story is how well Achilles works as a protagonist. Her perspective-- flawed and obviously biased-- somehow also makes the world feel more full. Nailing an unreliable narrator's point of view is a hard thing to do at the best of times, much less for an author's first go.
The blend of mythology, archaeology, classical paganism, and science weave a gripping story in a fully-realized world. Upping the stakes of the Trojan war is fantastic. The view of history this novel …
(Thank you to Netgalley for an advance digital copy of this book in return for a fair review.)
An author's first novel is always a little clunky, but I've never read one that shone with such promise as Wrath Goddess Sing. While the phrasing and pacing need a little polish, the story, characters, ideas, and raw emotions of the work shine through.
I think the most impressive thing about the story is how well Achilles works as a protagonist. Her perspective-- flawed and obviously biased-- somehow also makes the world feel more full. Nailing an unreliable narrator's point of view is a hard thing to do at the best of times, much less for an author's first go.
The blend of mythology, archaeology, classical paganism, and science weave a gripping story in a fully-realized world. Upping the stakes of the Trojan war is fantastic. The view of history this novel pulls out to include is excellent. This is a book I'll reread time and time again.
