![]() ![]() Persephone is a strong, capable heroine who is taking control of her own destiny. Speaking of Persephone's voice, it is honestly the most grating sound I've ever heard. There are even times when the narrator drops Persephone's voice during narration, as if she's gotten tired of it. She gives each character a different manner of speech and I've found that narration immediately following dialogue keeps that character's voice rather than Persephone's (since the story is in first person). ![]() In the span of one paragraph she'll pronounce things differently, the most notable being Gaia (Guy-uh to Gay-uh) along with other general Greek pronunciation problems (Rhea, specifically). Let me give you a brief overview of the issues: The narrator is inconsistent in pretty much everything. I honestly regret not reading the book myself because the narrator is the worst narrator I've ever heard. The story is well-written and while I would've liked a little more focus on the external plot, I absolutely loved the romance. To make them lesbians and reveal Zeus to be the douchebro we all know him to be is just awesome. The story of Persephone and Hades has always been a favorite of mine, especially when you delve deep into the various interpretations of the "original" translations. The Dark Wife is a book I've been meaning to read for years but just finally found the time in the form of hour-long commutes to work. ![]()
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