The article presents three distinct book reviews highlighting their themes and narratives. Rachel Joyce's work delves into the complex dynamics of family relationships following the death of a successful yet controversial artist, Vic Kemp. Emily Hauser's 'Mythica' uncovers the overlooked women who influenced key figures in classical literature, through a blend of archaeology and myth. Lastly, Elif Shafak's 'There Are Rivers in the Sky' weaves together multiple narratives spanning from the 19th century to modern times, exploring identity and life’s essential relationship with water. Each book poses significant explorations on their respective themes.
Joyce employs her considerable emotional acuity and deft characterisation to portray the complexities of sibling relationships and the burden of patriarchal dominance in a masterly exploration of art, grief and familial bonds.
Hauser's fascinating book goes in search of the women who inspired characters in the Iliad and the Odyssey, uncovering identities and often surprising biographies largely ignored by classical scholarship.
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