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lowclasswarrior's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Death, Sexual assault, Rape, Incest, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
suprita's review against another edition
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
What do you even say about a book like Mythos? To say that it was refreshingly wonderful will be an understatement. Very rarely have I read a book on mythology which does not read like a book on mythology. This book is like a fireside conversation with Fry where he regales you with some disturbing, some hilarious stories about seemingly old friends (except these friends are Greek gods with unpronounceable names and their antics have cosmic and cataclysmic consequences).
Stephen Fry talks about Greek myths as someone who knows how weirdly twisted it all is but loves it regardless and wants other people to see and appreciate them for what they really are at the end of the day, stories. In his own words “And pleasure is what immersing yourself in the world of Greek myth is all about”. He doesn’t care if you get the names wrong or if you don’t have prior knowledge of Greek myths, all he wants to do is tell these fascinating stories, stories for you to love and enjoy, and love and enjoy them you will.
I haven’t read a better book on mythology really, hands down one of my favourites. I’m so very excited to read Heroes and Troy too now. *jumps up and down while clapping excitedly*
Graphic: Incest, Suicide, Sexual violence, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Rape, and Physical abuse
rileyeffective's review against another edition
- Strong character development? N/A
4.75
Minor: Death, Rape, Sexual assault, and Suicide
isnotacrayon's review against another edition
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Blood, Death, Incest, Violence, and Infidelity
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Blood, Cannibalism, Child death, Confinement, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Self harm, Rape, Kidnapping, Grief, and Body shaming
Please bear in mind, these are Greek myths. If you're not anticipating incest, rape, and death, i don't know what you expected. However, Fry never describes in detail any rape or sexual assault.thejuliette's review against another edition
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Minor: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Gore, Incest, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicide, and Violence