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apas's review against another edition
dark
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.75
louise_c's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
paigelamoureux's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
jeslyncat's review against another edition
3.0
My least favorite of classic Greek stories, the scientific and psychological worlds don't mix properly.
karenakorbin's review against another edition
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
j_lange's review against another edition
4.0
This is a really fun translation. I'm really enjoying it!
mamradabroskve's review against another edition
dark
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
laesch's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
joannaautumn's review against another edition
5.0
Never had I been more surprised to like a book in further recommended reading for World literature I, an exam I have passed two years ago.
This is a collection of stories told in various points of view and set in different time periods, from the beginning of time until Julius Caesar, and they are centered on transformations – literal and metaphorical.
There are many well-known stories and characters like Lycaon, Apollo and Daphne, Io, Semele, Persephone, Europa, Pygmalion, Arachne, Medusa, Medea and Jason and etc.
Of course, the Gods are present as well, and heroes like Theseus and Hercules, Ulysses, and Achilles.
Even if you didn’t have any knowledge about Greek/Roman mythology this book is enjoyable. And has a great reread ability? You have a wish to reread it right after reading it. Certainly worth spending your day/week on reading.
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A must-read for anyone who likes mythology. Review to come.
This is a collection of stories told in various points of view and set in different time periods, from the beginning of time until Julius Caesar, and they are centered on transformations – literal and metaphorical.
There are many well-known stories and characters like Lycaon, Apollo and Daphne, Io, Semele, Persephone, Europa, Pygmalion, Arachne, Medusa, Medea and Jason and etc.
Of course, the Gods are present as well, and heroes like Theseus and Hercules, Ulysses, and Achilles.
Even if you didn’t have any knowledge about Greek/Roman mythology this book is enjoyable. And has a great reread ability? You have a wish to reread it right after reading it. Certainly worth spending your day/week on reading.
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A must-read for anyone who likes mythology. Review to come.