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Electra: A Delphic Woman Novel (Delphic Women Series), by Kerry Greenwood
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Troy is in ruins, but the gods are not done playing games with men and women.~~~The last in Greenwood’s Delphic Women series (Cassandra, 2013, etc.) again presents exciting, cleverly detailed ancient stories from a feminist viewpoint that seems just as likely to be accurate as the versions that came before. (Kirkus)The middle book of Greenwood’s Delphic Women trilogy (originally published 1995–97) is the last to appear in the U.S. It is also the strongest, a sort of revisionist look at the aftermath of the fall of Troy. King Agamemnon returns, heroic, to Mycenae, only to fall victim to the murderous plot of his queen, Clytemnestra. Electra, the royal couple’s daughter, is swept out of the city by Cassandra, the Trojan slave (and the focus of an earlier book in this series), hoping to get her safely to Delphi. Ancient Greek mythology is usually told from the point of view of the male characters, but Greenwood’s three-book series focuses on the female players. This allows her to examine previously underexplored characters, motivations, and events. Known for the strong female protagonists, Phryne Fisher and Corinna Chapman, in her two mystery series, Greenwood does an excellent job here of giving the ancient Greek story a modern flavor, using lean, unadorned prose and dialogue to make it seem as though the story could be taking place today. (Booklist)Greenwood fans will welcome her thoughtful second reinterpretation of a well-known Greek myth (after Medea). Among Greenwood’s other talents, she displays a gift for writing songs of the period. (starred review) (Publishers Weekly)Regarding Medea: "This is a book I didn't want to end. I dreamed about the characters for days afterward." (Tess Gerritsen, New York Times bestselli)
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About the Author
Kerry Greenwood was born in the Melbourne suburb of Footscray and after wandering far and wide, she returned to live there. She has degrees in English and Law from Melbourne University and was admitted to the legal profession on the 1st April 1982, a day which she finds both soothing and significant. Kerry has written three series, a number of plays, including The Troubadours with Stephen D'Arcy, is an award-winning children's writer and has edited and contributed to several anthologies. The Phryne Fisher series (pronounced Fry-knee, to rhyme with briny) began in 1989 with Cocaine Blues which was a great success. Kerry has written twenty books in this series with no sign yet of Miss Fisher hanging up her pearl-handled pistol. Kerry says that as long as people want to read them, she can keep writing them. In 2003 Kerry won the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Australian Association.
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Product details
Series: Delphic Women Series (Book 3)
Paperback: 302 pages
Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press (December 1, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1464202133
ISBN-13: 978-1464202131
Product Dimensions:
5.5 x 0.7 x 8.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review:
4.6 out of 5 stars
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I will read anything Kerry Greenwood writes, no matter how different the books, from Phryne Fisher to Corinna Chapman to this Delphic Women trilogy. Her books are masterpieces: perfectly written, delicately nuanced, deeply engrossing. I love the fact that she can trip me up with words I've never encountered and delight me with phrases so perfectly honed that they give fresh meaning to old ideas. This book was no exception. It is a can't-put-it-down read.
Wonderful retelling of Greek mythology. Brings the period to life. Excellent, enjoyed every syllable. Greenwood is a wonderful writer, enjoyed this series tremendously.
ELECTRA is the final book in Kerry Greenwood’s Delphic Women trilogy and her retelling of the myth surrounding the victors and survivors of the Trojan War focusing on Electra, Orestes, Cassandra and Odysseus.ELECTRA introduces Electra and Orestes while continuing Cassandra’s story as well as Odysseus’ in abbreviated form.Cassandra doesn’t bear Agamemnon’s twins nor is she killed by Clytemnestra in Ms. Greenwood’s rendition. Chryse Diomenes and Eumides, who crossed paths, parted and were reunited via their love for the cursed Trojan princess, rescue her at the crucial moment. The trio escapes the palace and Mycenae with Electra and Orestes in tow. For a bit Cassandra and Electra’s stories intertwine. Their journey together highlights the differences between them, their cultures, and the way women were viewed and treated by the Aechaens and Trojans.Chapters begin with the gods discussing their mortal pawns or Odysseus. Events are then told by Cassandra and Electra giving us their contrasting viewpoints. Electra isn’t particularly likeable during her journey with the trio. Once the travelers encounter Pylades, cousin of Electra and Orestes, they part ways but are reunited later.Bit by bit Electra and Orestes past is revealed giving them a compelling reason, other than revenge, for seeking the death of their mother, Clytemnestra and her lover, Aegisthus.Cassandra, Chryse, and Eumides’ continued journeying after reaching Delphi is due to their efforts to find acceptance a place they can call home.While most of the gods are once again portrayed as meddling and petty Artemis is especially impressive in her overall demeanor and defense of Orestes.As Ms. Greenwood retells MEDEA, CASSANDRA, and ELECTRA from the women’s POV, I can’t consider her versions tragedies. That being said I consider Electra to be the most tragic of the three women. Ms. Greenwood’s imaginings and “what ifs†regarding these three remarkable heroines is certainly thought provoking, entertaining and worth considering, especially in regards to Medea.If you like mythology, Greek tragedies, and don’t mind a bit of artistic license, The Delphic Women trilogy is definitely worth your time.Reviewed by IvyD for Manic Readers
Electra is the third book in the Delphic Women series by Australian author, Kerry Greenwood. Electra’s father, Agamemnon of the House of Atreus, has been victorious in Troy, and is about to return to Mycenae with a Trojan slave concubine, Cassandra, when she becomes aware of the plot by her mother, Clytemnestra and her mother’s lover, Aegithus, to murder Agamemnon. Despite her privileged and secluded life, she assists Diomenes, an Asclepid healer, and Eumides, a Trojan sailor to enter the quarters to rescue Cassandra.Having seen Agamemnon slain, Electra must flee, and takes her ten-year-old brother, Orestes with her. She is invited to accompany the trio to Delphi. Meanwhile, Odysseus is still at sea, unable to return to his wife and child in Ithica while Poseidon’s wrath remains. And the Gods argue over the fate of the House of Atreus.Greenwood tells the story in four narrative strands: Cassandra, Electra and Odysseus each relate events from their perspective, and the deliberations of the Gods are reported from time to time. Greenwood’s extensive research is apparent on every page, but her writing style and attention to detail ensures that what could dry and boring is made absorbing and easy to assimilate.By infusing the characters with personality and emotion, strengths and weaknesses, and giving them everyday conversation, Greenwood takes Classic Greek mythology and makes it palatable. While this is the final book of a trilogy, it can be read as a stand-alone. An interesting read.
ElectraKerry GreenwoodPoisoned Pen, Dec 3 2013, $24.95ISBN 9781464202131The long war is finally over with the destruction of Troy although the surviving losers secretly begin construction of a new city. Many like Hector paid the price with their lives; others like Cassandra the seer have become prisoners; and some like weary Odysseus are unable to go home to Ithaca as puppets manipulated by the Gods venture on another quest.To the victors go the glory thinks elated King of Men Agamemnon as he sails home to Mycenae. However, his years away has led to his wife Queen Clytemnestra seeking comfort with Aegisthus, nephew child murdering Atreus, and not wanting her liege back in her life to take away her power accrued in his absence. One of their daughters Electra sees how much her mother prefers her father go back to war. When Clytemnestra kills Agamemnon, Electra expected the spousal murder and vows to avenge her sire's death; though has an even more powerful reason to assassinate her mother the Queen.The final Delphic Women Greek mythology (see Cassandra and Medea) is a superb retelling of Electra that brings freshness by the title character having a viable second motive to commit royal murder and a fascinating where are the winners and losers now that the fighting ended. Readers will appreciate this strong rendition (and trilogy) as Kerry Greenwood provides a fabulous mythos.Harriet Klausner
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