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becca_at_tiffanys's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
seolhe's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
krysophylax's review against another edition
I really wanted to like this and continue on, but this book REALLY requires you to have a solid foundation in Greek mythology prior to reading. As stated in the introduction, Ovid references a myriad of Gods and other beings using multiple different names for the same person even within the same paragraph. That on top of all the mythological locations and stories is very overwhelming to a novice. I’m sure it’s a great story, but I just can’t do it. And this for someone who loves high fantasy.
jadmers's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
It's pretty clear that this was, in fact, a draft of Ovid's. It has some interesting points though, and I wouldn't say it WASN'T worth it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Pregnancy, Body horror, Gaslighting, Gore, Incest, Slavery, Adult/minor relationship, Infertility, Suicide, Cannibalism, Pandemic/Epidemic, Rape, Sexual assault, Torture, Misogyny, Murder, Violence, Death, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Kidnapping, War, Genocide, Animal cruelty, and Mental illness
letiziadinca's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
grayjay's review against another edition
4.0
As a child I used to borrow books from the public library on Classical mythology that were aimed at children, and was always fascinated by these tales. It was thrilling, when, as an adult I discovered and was able to embrace this, the source.
allym's review against another edition
reflective
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? Yes
3.0
mdrosend's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5