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svangleboyer's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
breakfastgrey's review against another edition
4.0
This book was a hilarious, irreverent romp through Greek mythology. Sometimes it feels like someone wrote a book specifically for you and this is one of those times. I also appreciate the thought behind the different poetic forms used for each character, even if they did feel kind of same-y in practice. An abrupt ending and a little too much “Am I man or monster?” navel gazing in the middle kept things from 5 stars, but it’s still a fun read that I’d definitely recommend.
lernstreads's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
notblue's review against another edition
3.0
Read it in a sitting. It would be better for a young teen interested in Greek mythology than it was for myself.
el_entrenador_loco's review against another edition
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
elothwen's review against another edition
5.0
First of all, I LOVED the way the different poetry forms are used. Having each character get their own voice through the use of different poetic structures is a very awesome concept and tbh, although I think I liked Voices more, I am thoroughly inspired. Poseidon was fun to read (I actually really liked the "modern twist" on his words) and Pasiphae was very thought-inducing in a sad, pitiful way. As was Asterion :(
Boy I actually CRIED at the end of this book... not bawling, don't get it twisted, but I did tear up when Asterion realized that Ariadne betrayed him... seeing his descent into madness was really upsetting because you never see the "bad guy's" side in myth. We need more of that. In mythology in particular the "bad guy" is almost always BAD because of how THEY were treated/conditioned... But anyway.
This was a very good book. Read it and read Voices and be struck dumb by the brilliance of both.
I think I want to write something about Asterion now.
Boy I actually CRIED at the end of this book... not bawling, don't get it twisted, but I did tear up when Asterion realized that Ariadne betrayed him... seeing his descent into madness was really upsetting because you never see the "bad guy's" side in myth. We need more of that. In mythology in particular the "bad guy" is almost always BAD because of how THEY were treated/conditioned... But anyway.
This was a very good book. Read it and read Voices and be struck dumb by the brilliance of both.
I think I want to write something about Asterion now.
jessiemc13's review against another edition
5.0
Well life's not for wimps.
Sometimes gods are gods
And sometimes they're pimps.
This was a hilarious take on the story of the Minotaur. Poseidon was so funny and full of sass. (I see where Percy gets it from)
Sometimes gods are gods
And sometimes they're pimps.
This was a hilarious take on the story of the Minotaur. Poseidon was so funny and full of sass. (I see where Percy gets it from)
elishasbookreview's review
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Would recommend if you enjoyed the game “Stray Gods”.
henren's review
adventurous
dark
fast-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
3.25