Clytemnestra's Bind
by Susan C. Wilson
I love mythology and folklore retellings. Susan C. Wilson's version of Clytemnestra's story is emotional and raw. What are mothers willing to do for the safety and care of their children? How much will they sacrifice? For Clytemnestra, her hands are tied in ways many don't understand. Wilson brings to light the struggles in a very real way. We never think we would handle a situation the way someone has. Sometimes we get more information; more light is shed on the subject; you turn a piece around and over until you see different sides. Wilson helps shed perhaps different light on a character.
I didn't realize this is part of a trilogy. It can be read as a standalone that ends after Agamemnon leaves for Troy. All in all, a great read. I am definitely interested in reading the next books.
Trigger warnings:
verbal abuse
child abuse
sexual abuse
physical abuse
murder
