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purnuhja's review against another edition
funny
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.25
A great read! This is a well-researched book delivered in an easy to understand, and oftentimes humorous, manner. I love the modern and feminist insight into these characters and how it's founded in evidence from the varying interpretations of each myth. I learned a lot about not just women in greek myths, but also about storytelling and how retellings reflect (and affect) the dominant social culture.
Some chapters were better than others (but I think this is natural and also affected by personal taste), and some of the analysis felt like a stretch or just commentary for the sake of commentary.
Some chapters were better than others (but I think this is natural and also affected by personal taste), and some of the analysis felt like a stretch or just commentary for the sake of commentary.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder, Sexual violence, Child death, and Rape
mcddcm's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.75
catsbreadbikes's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
Very engaging, great narration, plus mention of buffy & Beyoncé
Content Warnings
Moderate: Slavery, Sexism, Pregnancy, Pedophilia, Death, Murder, War, Sexual assault, Misogyny, Grief, Child death, Rape, Kidnapping, Infidelity, Blood, Suicide, and Adult/minor relationship
oidche's review against another edition
4.0
A very interesting read which made me discover a lot about Greek myths and their different versions. The explanations about the society and way of thinking of ancient Greeks also shows things in perspective.