![]() ![]() ![]() Ithaca is Penelope’s story as narrated by Hera, who is omniscient, but by no means omnipotent, for she, like Penelope, is trying to change the course of history while avoiding the notice of the men who would stop her. It is also a more challenging read: it is trying for some things, and it succeeds. Since it is a story from Homer retold from the women’s point of view, the comparison to Madeline Miller’s Circe is obvious, and I did love Circe, but this book has a lot more bite to it. ![]() I am going to use some words about Ithaca that sound like the Guardian reviewing a Shakespeare interpretation: this book is mature, assured, poignant, witty, and cutting. When you read a lot and then you find a book that knocks your socks off, it can be hard to explain why. Two thumbs up for Ithaca by Claire North. ![]()
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