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170 reviews for:
Queer Heroes of Myth and Legend: A Celebration of Gay Gods, Sapphic Saints, and Queerness Through the Ages
Dan Jones
3.63 AVERAGE
170 reviews for:
Queer Heroes of Myth and Legend: A Celebration of Gay Gods, Sapphic Saints, and Queerness Through the Ages
Dan Jones
3.63 AVERAGE
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
informative
medium-paced
This was a witty exploration of a wide range of different queer tales from our modern pop culture all the way back to mythology. I loved the narrative voice of this entire piece. It felt like Dan Jones and I were just gossiping and trading information about all the queer what-ifs and maybes.
One thing I really enjoyed about this book was the scope of sources explored, although I do wished that a more organised approach had been taken, for example keeping all the mythology in once sub-section or even organising the sources in rough timeline.
This is a great way to find a bunch of new queer inspiration and also has made me want to go back and watch both Buffy and Merlin.
One thing I really enjoyed about this book was the scope of sources explored, although I do wished that a more organised approach had been taken, for example keeping all the mythology in once sub-section or even organising the sources in rough timeline.
This is a great way to find a bunch of new queer inspiration and also has made me want to go back and watch both Buffy and Merlin.
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
informative
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
Intrigued by the title, I was curious as to who would be included in this book and I was surprised happy by a few of the inclusions in this book as we delve into queer myths and legends.
I think the terms myths and legends are pushed to the limits in this book, but what limits they are as we cover a range of LGBT stories that highlight pop culture moments but also ancient gods that really open your eyes to historical LGBT people which is never a bad thing - normalising that gay relationships have been around for centuries is incredibly important.
I do kinda like the tone of the writing, granted the use of daddy feels alot in this book but honestly, I do get that considering the circumstances, I mean how else can you describe some of these men to be honest but it is a fun read with a serious topic that handles the subject incredibly well.
A quick and interesting read, it has made me want to know more about so much that's mentioned in this book!
I think the terms myths and legends are pushed to the limits in this book, but what limits they are as we cover a range of LGBT stories that highlight pop culture moments but also ancient gods that really open your eyes to historical LGBT people which is never a bad thing - normalising that gay relationships have been around for centuries is incredibly important.
I do kinda like the tone of the writing, granted the use of daddy feels alot in this book but honestly, I do get that considering the circumstances, I mean how else can you describe some of these men to be honest but it is a fun read with a serious topic that handles the subject incredibly well.
A quick and interesting read, it has made me want to know more about so much that's mentioned in this book!
informative
fast-paced
Someone needs to tell the author that John Constantine was bi, so Johanna Constantine being bi in the TV version of The Sandman is not 'new' (as she replaced John's role in the original comics).
Yes, I am overly bothered by this minor error.
Yes, I am overly bothered by this minor error.
funny
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
honestly a bit bitter artemis isnt mentioned as potentially ace. general modern tone and conversational language worked well enough for dieties I'm familiar with, but the broad description didn't work as well for unfamiliar dieties. Somewhat dnf as i skimmed some of the unfamiliar gods near the end