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Mandelbaum's translation is really great, and this is a foundational text. The first book I read for my PhD prelims. 550 pages. I think I will like it better as I read further in my list and pick up more of the connections with other texts on my list.

citrusclient's review against another edition

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There were some stories that gripped me and others that I kept getting lost in. Maybe it was hard for me to appreciate these stories because I know so little about Roman mythology. Either way, I don’t think this was for me. Definitely outside of my comfort zone reading wise.

kelamity_reads's review against another edition

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adventurous slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

This review is specifically for the audiobook.

The translation was very good and three of the four narrators did a great job. I found introductory/informative narrator difficult to understand, it almost sounded like they were mumbling at times, so I didn't enjoy the book as much as I expected to.

koolrose1's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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