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Metamorphoses by Ovid

crumbs_into_pebbles's review against another edition

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3.0

Atmospheric, haunting, sometimes romantic and sometimes messed up. While definitely not for everyone, this collection can never be described as forgettable.

genreads2022's review against another edition

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Will return to ur another time

allyeb626's review against another edition

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2.0

Meh... I only liked a few parts, but that is probably because my teacher made it fun to read. Those Greek god/goddess characters are extremely messed up. How in heavens name did anyone actually believe this stuff for their "religion"? It's horrible.

ntrodebe's review against another edition

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2.0

Kind of like Animorphs but instead of willingly changing into animals, transformation happens as punishment after having the audacity to be assaulted by the Gods

chrissios's review against another edition

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2.75

To me the translation seemed almost to close, to how we talk with each other today. Some parts after the middle of the book, started feeling like im told the ancient story from someone that lived during the time, and i could immerse myself. 

missmadamemoon's review against another edition

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4.0

Books 1, 2, 3, 5, and 10 were assigned for my Greek and Roman Traditions class. I guess I "cheated" a bit by downloading the audio book, but it was the only way I could squeeze it in with all my other readings. I was actually really pleased with the narrator and thought he really brought these myths to life. It was a fun read! Such rich myths in here. Also a chance for me to start trying to remember the names of Roman gods versus the Greek gods. Good mythic fun! Well, except for the occasional death and dismemberment.

susiesusie's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

katami's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging funny informative inspiring lighthearted slow-paced

3.0

mhatch's review against another edition

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4.0

I love that the epilogue is just Ovid saying this book is so amazing Zeus couldn’t destroy my legacy if he wanted to, imma be famous forever.

marc129's review against another edition

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3.0

Read this in Dutch. Very original reworking of Greek and Roman mythology. My favorite: the story of Philemon and Baucis (I know, I'm kind of sentimental).