I started reading this book this afternoon. I'm hoping that it's a retelling from a different perspective. Not just another version of gods and men behave reprehensibly and suffer no consequences, but women get punished. Any thoughts? Or recommendations for other books/authors.
I'm reading Medea for Book Club and The Colour of Magic because, well why not? Do you read different genres and formats at the same time?
I'm not sure that I've understood this book very well. The worlds of Annares and Urras are vividly brought to life. Shevek is a fascinating character, but I cannot get past his drunken behaviour. That soured my feelings for him as the leading man. However, the themes of utopia and capitalism, society and freedom will stay with me long after I put the book down. It made me think about the stories that we tell ourselves and the importance of questioning the status quo though. Am I on the right track?