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deribash's review
adventurous
funny
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
shellydennison's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Pacey and tounge-in-cheek retellings of Greek myths. Helpful footnotes.
sillylily's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
andreia_silvertongue's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
wheelyautistic's review against another edition
informative
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
woods_walker's review against another edition
funny
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
8797999's review
5.0
The second in Stephen Fry's Greek Myths series, following on from the first installment of Mythos.
Like Mythos, avery fun and enjoyable read. Although it is part of a series it can be read and taken as a stand alone book in my opinion. If anything I enjoyed this a bit more than Mythos. As the title suggests it is a book that focuses on the Heroes of the Greek Myths. Following the likes of Herakles (Hercules), Jason, Theseus, Orpheus and Perseus to name a few.
The stories are brought to life and often I found myself chuckling along with the narrative and phrasing of the stories. I read it as part e book and audiobook, both are top notch but Stephen really brings the characters to life through the audio book. Especially with a Perseus who sounds like he's just had a pint at the Woolpack or Rovers Return .
I am excitedly looking forward to the third and final installment which will surely be covering the Trojan Wars, can't wait to read Stephen's take on the Iliad and Odyssey. I am sure it will be at least an equal to the first two books.
Like Mythos, avery fun and enjoyable read. Although it is part of a series it can be read and taken as a stand alone book in my opinion. If anything I enjoyed this a bit more than Mythos. As the title suggests it is a book that focuses on the Heroes of the Greek Myths. Following the likes of Herakles (Hercules), Jason, Theseus, Orpheus and Perseus to name a few.
The stories are brought to life and often I found myself chuckling along with the narrative and phrasing of the stories. I read it as part e book and audiobook, both are top notch but Stephen really brings the characters to life through the audio book. Especially with a Perseus who sounds like he's just had a pint at the Woolpack or Rovers Return .
I am excitedly looking forward to the third and final installment which will surely be covering the Trojan Wars, can't wait to read Stephen's take on the Iliad and Odyssey. I am sure it will be at least an equal to the first two books.
estrella1_'s review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
4.5