Ariadne gives a voice to the forgotten women of one of the most famous Greek myths, and speaks to their strength in the face of angry, petulant Gods. She uses formal, stilted language that is, perhaps, supposed to create a sense of antiquity but instead just feels unnatural. Ancient History Encyclopedia has a new name! Due to a lifelong fascination with Ancient Greek mythology. The greek myth from a female point of view! When Theseus, Prince of Athens, arrives to vanquish the beast, Ariadne sees in his green eyes not a threat but an escape. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. 29, April 2021. Some versions are excellent: The Silence of the Girls by Pat Barker, Circe by Madeline Miller. Saint breathes new life into the forgotten women of Greek mythology with a novel that's both incredibly absorbing, and full of heart.” Katie Lowe, author of The Furies, DEBUT Saint retells stories of the ancient Greek gods from a human—particularly female—perspective. The author doesn’t quite deliver on making her protagonist—or anyone else in this novel—real. After a few years, Ariadne and Dionysus are staying together for the kids and hoping that a couples vacation to Athens will spice things up. 5 responses . Poets, playwrights, and painters have been creating their own iterations of the Olympian gods for thousands of years. Ariadne is the granddaughter of the sun god and sister of the Minotaur, a monstrous bull with a taste for human blood. 2021-02-10A debut novelist retells timeless tales from a feminine perspective. Publisher. Due to a lifelong fascination with Ancient Greek mythology, Jennifer Saint read Classical Studies at King's College, London. Through her description of the sisterly bonds between Ariadne and Phaedra we see how their world was continuously upended and controlled by the men in their lives but they did not accept this lying down. Ariadne, daughter of Minos, grew up under the shadow of the monster. ", Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2021. At the beginning it's more like YA fiction than the literary work I was expecting, though I feel I’ve reached a shift in tone now. When Theseus, prince of Athens, is sent as part of that city’s annual sacrifice to the Minotaur, a smitten Ariadne helps him defeat the monster and they flee Crete together. The Author: Jennifer Saint read Classical Studies at King’s College, London.As an English teacher she shared her love of Greek mythology and creative writing with her students. Having read the prologue that I’m excited to be sharing with you today I cannot wait to get to Ariadne. As their lives criss-cross through girlhood and womanhood, the secrets that their husbands keep become a … (May), A Most Anticipated Book (Bustle, Buzzfeed, PopSugar, Goodreads)IndieNext Pick“Beautifully written and nuanced, Ariadne explores the bonds between women and their epic quest for agency in patriarchal Greek society.”BuzzFeed"Circe fans would do well to take note. Lovers of mythology should snap this up.”Publishers Weekly“Complexand bold…Fans of Madeline Miller's Circe will enjoy this faithful retelling that centers the often-forgotten women of Greek myth.”Booklist "Ariadne is a shimmering tapestry of two sisters bound by deceit and the shadows of family history. The following is excerpted from Jennifer Saint's debut novel, Ariadne, a new epic that re-centers the forgotten women of Greek mythology as they strive for a better world. But beneath her golden palace echo the ever-present hoofbeats of her brother, the Minotaur, a monster who demands blood sacrifice. Of course, they had their reasons to be that way- like the blind love people sometimes get, but still... Absorbing account of the House of Minos Sisters’ lives, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 4, 2021, This was certainly an enjoyable read, though it lacked the sustained, sustaining power and weird, raising the hairs on the back of the neck ‘otherness’ of Renault, Miller and Barker’s inhabitation of this world, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 7, 2021. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Hypnotic, propulsive, and utterly transporting, Jennifer Saint's Ariadne forges a new epic, one that puts the forgotten women of Greek mythology back at the heart of the story, as they strive for a better world. It sometimes frustrated me when some chose to consistently ignore that fact and chose to hang onto that impossible idea at a new revelation. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 20, 2021, 3.5 stars (changed throughout the story though), 4/5 for the ending. In her novel Ariadne, Jennifer Saint retells events from the life of the mythological title figure. Phaedra, meanwhile, is reluctantly married off to Theseus in a political maneuver of her father’s. Ariadne by Jennifer Saint is a story that unfolds the secrets and tells you about an emotional roller coaster. Age group. One marries a hero, the other a god. Please try again. A Most Anticipated Book (Bustle, Buzzfeed, PopSugar, Goodreads)IndieNext Pick “Beautifully written and nuanced, Ariadne explores the bonds between women and their epic quest for agency in patriarchal Greek society.” —BuzzFeed "Circe fans would do well to take note." There is more telling than showing, and characters launch into soliloquies that might make sense in a Greek tragedy but are out of place here. Javascript is not enabled in your browser. It’s a very easy read, if a bit stilted (Saint is over-fond of the word 'viscous') and the language is somewhat clichéd in places. One issue is Saint’s prose style. Submit. There’s certainly unavoidable parallels with Circe, as a descendant of Helios finds herself cast out on a lonely island, crossing paths with gods and heroes, but author Jennifer Saint ‘s work is also capable of standing firmly on its own. The characters came alive on the pages. “An ancient story of love and sisterhood reimagined, Jennifer Saint's Ariadne is a truly masterful debut―compulsive, absorbing and lyrical. As Dionysus begins to long for a worldwide cult of worshippers, he asks his younger brother Perseus to help him. is the author of this mind-blowing book and a well-known author. She spent the next thirteen years as an English teacher, sharing a love of literature and creative writing with her students. The characters are undeveloped, the description of ‘feminist’ is a misnomer and I was disappointed to spot the anachronism ‘electric’. ", Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2021, "I would not let a man who knew the value ot nothing make me doubt the value of myself. In choosing to give a voice to a woman plagued by awful men—her father, King Minos; her first love, the hero Theseus; Dionysus, the god of wine—Saint succeeds in presenting a distinctive version of Ariadne. Ariadne becomes his bride soon after she’s dumped by Theseus. Book Review. Ancient Near Eastern cultures borrowed one another’s deities and transformed them to meet their own needs. One marries a hero, the other a god. Jennifer Saint Author of ARIADNE . Something went wrong. Due to a lifelong fascination with Ancient Greek mythology, Saint read Classical Studies at King's College, London. The author makes a lot of efforts to make this book a complete page-turner for the readers. Worse, though, is that Saint manages to make Dionysus—a god who inspired bloodthirsty frenzies in his drunken followers—boring. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. "Yangsze Choo, New York Times bestselling author of The Night Tiger “An ancient story of love and sisterhood reimagined, Jennifer Saint's Ariadne is a truly masterful debutcompulsive, absorbing and lyrical. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Uh-oh, it looks like your Internet Explorer is out of date. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Choose Expedited Shipping at checkout for delivery by, Learn how to enable JavaScript on your browser. But on their return to his homeland, Theseus abandons Ariadne on the island of Naxos, and she has lost all hope of rescue when Dionysus, the god of wine, appears. Circe, Song of Achilles, Silence of the Girls, A Thousand Ships…Obviously, I am going to read this mythology retelling, Ariadne by Jennifer Saint which released on May 4th. Subscribe Form. Due to a lifelong fascination with Ancient Greek mythology, Jennifer Saint read Classical Studies at King’s College, London. This, of course, is only my opinion. She spent the next thirteen years as an English teacher, sharing a love of literature and creative writing with her students. In Greek mythology, Ariadne is known for helping the hero Theseus slay the Minotaur — a beast who was the offspring of Ariadne's mother and a bull — and find his way … Some are just ok: A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes. Thanks for submitting! I don’t own a cat. My Five Word TL:DR Review : Two sides to every story. Her father is the cruel and terrible King Minos. Ariadne. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. At its core Ariadne is a tale of two sisters, Phaedra and the… With a fresh voice and keen insight, Saint adds flesh and bone to an ancient myth, drawing the reader into an uneasy world of ever-afters. One marries a hero, the other a god. Events. One of the difficulties of working with familiar figures and well-known tropes is making them fresh. I don't think this is an entirely accurate description of this book. It is worthy of comparison with Circe, The song of Achilles and the silence of the Girls, Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2021, Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2021, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 1, 2021. Beautifully written and completely immersive, this is an exceptional debut novel Ariadne hoped they would bring her sister, Phaedra, with them, but fickle Theseus breaks his promise, leaving Phaedra behind and abandoning Ariadne on the island of Naxos. Hypnotic, propulsive, and utterly transporting, Jennifer Saint's Ariadne forges a new epic, one that puts the forgotten women of Greek mythology … Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Four stars. Ariadne and Phaedra are sisters. Jennifer Saint's Ariadne is a shimmering tapestry of two sisters bound by deceit and the shadows of family history. Ariadne by Jennifer Saint In Ariadne by Jennifer Saint, the Minotaur has a sister. Saint skillfully weaves the Greek mythology of heroism and revenge into whole cloth, making the fabric of interactions among humans and gods compelling and entertaining as she shows us that women often get the blame for men's (and gods') actions. Ariadne gives a voice to the forgotten women of one of the most famous Greek myths, and speaks to their strength in the face of angry, petulant Gods. Try again. A Most Anticipated Book (Bustle, Buzzfeed, PopSugar, Goodreads)IndieNext Pick "Beautifully written and nuanced, Ariadne explores the bonds between women and their epic quest for agency in patriarchal Greek society." The island is the home of Dionysus, god of wine and pleasure, and he takes Ariadne as his wife. And what of Phaedra, the beloved younger sister she leaves behind? You Save 15%. She has also witnessed their wrath, unfairly brought down upon Pasiphae by Poseidon, the sea god, because of Minos’s transgressions against him. In most cases, items shipped from Amazon.com may be returned for a full refund. Lovers of mythology should snap this up. It’s not awful, but it didn’t live up to the hype. Reading Group Guide. Ariadne’s life has always been touched by the gods, as her mother, Pasiphae, is the daughter of Helios, god of the sun. There is a real growth industry in the fictional reconstruction of Greek myth from the heroine’s point of view. For example, as she offers a detailed depiction of the infancy and development of the Minotaur—Ariadne’s half brother—the monster ceases to be horrifying and instead becomes slightly ridiculous. Ariadne by Jennifer Saint. Unable to add item to List. As their lives criss-cross through girlhood and womanhood, the secrets that their husbands keep become a monstrous backdrop to their relationship. of Rhode Island Libs., Providence. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Please try again. —Bustle “If you loved Madeline Miller’s Circe, then you have to check out Ariadne by Jennifer Saint.” Read if you liked: Circe, The Silence of the Girls. --BuzzFeed Circe fans would do well to take note.--Bustle "If you loved Madeline Miller's Circe, then you have to check out Ariadne by Jennifer Saint." Sisterhood is required for survival. "―Yangsze Choo, New York Times bestselling author of The Night Tiger “An ancient story of love and sisterhood reimagined, Jennifer Saint's Ariadne is a truly masterful debut―compulsive, absorbing and lyrical. Synopsis. Her punishment, to fall into obsessive love with a bull, resulted in the Minotaur, Ariadne’s half-human, half-bull brother. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. ©2021 by Jennifer Saint… Jennifer Saint’s debut novel turns the myth of Theseus and the Minotaur on its head and carves space for Ariadne and her sister Phaedra. With a fresh voice and keen insight, Saint adds flesh and bone to an ancient myth, drawing the reader into an uneasy world of ever-afters. ARIADNE is her first novel and she is working on another retelling of ancient myth for her second. Ariadne gives a voice to the forgotten women of one of the most famous Greek myths, and speaks to their strength in the face of angry, petulant Gods. Writers crafting long-form narratives face the additional challenge of putting flesh on archetypes. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. “A shimmering tapestry of two sisters bound by deceit and the shadows of family history. She spent the next thirteen years as an English teacher, sharing a love of literature and creative writing with her students. Lovers of mythology should snap this up.”―Publishers Weekly“Complex―and bold…Fans of Madeline Miller's Circe will enjoy this faithful retelling that centers the often-forgotten women of Greek myth.”―Booklist "Ariadne is a shimmering tapestry of two sisters bound by deceit and the shadows of family history. Please try again.
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