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4.29 AVERAGE
4.29 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
After reading homer and loving the Iliad and Odyssey... this was a great retelling of Troy and Trojan war that put together all the missing pieces from how the poetic narratives do flashbacks and reference pieces without back story. Good complement to Song of Achilles too.. I didn't think it overlapped in a way to be repetitive. Preferred this book to Heroes.
adventurous
informative
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Stephen fry truly makes Greek mythology accessible. Not trying to be Madeline Miller in prose and style, this is more an overview of allll Troy with helpful context for modernity. Great if you wish you knew more details than what something like Song of Achilles provides
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
There is a reason why these Greek stories have endured the length of time that they have. Stephen Fry's series about greek mythology continues to be an absolute joy to read and Troy was no different. Fry brings these stories to life with all the drama and humor that they deserve. Retellings that I've read in the past often come across dry like a middle school textbook but Fry makes these heroes and gods come alive. Troy focuses on the stories that lead up to the Trojan War and the battles that take place during it. The amount of names and backstories can be confusing but Fry includes many helpful footnotes with the pronunciation and explanation of names. Without that, I would have easily been confused. Troy was a subject I didn't know a lot about besides the basics of the death of Achilles and Odysseus and the Trojan Horse.
Thanks to NetGalley for my copy.
Thanks to NetGalley for my copy.
There is a reason why these Greek stories have endured the length of time that they have. Stephen Fry's series about greek mythology continues to be an absolute joy to read and Troy was no different. Fry brings these stories to life with all the drama and humor that they deserve. Retellings that I've read in the past often come across dry like a middle school textbook but Fry makes these heroes and gods come alive. Troy focuses on the stories that lead up to the Trojan War and the battles that take place during it. The amount of names and backstories can be confusing but Fry includes many helpful footnotes with the pronunciation and explanation of names. Without that, I would have easily been confused. Troy was a subject I didn't know a lot about besides the basics of the death of Achilles and Odysseus and the Trojan Horse.
Thanks to NetGalley for my copy.
Thanks to NetGalley for my copy.
Stephen Fry's very comprehensive take on the Trojan myth cycle, done as part of his series of approachable retellings of Greek mythology and tales of heroes. I wish I had had this series as a resource when I used to teach this stuff! And of course, the audiobook has the additional advantage of being read by Stephen Fry (and let's face it, his voice is lovely, and I'd listen to him reading the phone book!) . . .
adventurous
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Finished in no time, I enjoyed it so much, but way too short for me. Though maybe the best so far in this series. Can't wait for the next!
adventurous
medium-paced