“Clever and entertaining” – The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood

"Clever and entertaining, this retelling bridges the gap neatly between ancient and modern, between gods and men. I learned little new of the legend but presenting Penelope as feisty made her more plausible considering the circumstances endured. The question marks left over the veracity of Odysseus’ exploits added to the story’s humour and depth. The maids’ tale is a reminder of behaviours powerful men are permitted to get away with..." - Jackie Law reviews The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood

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