Reviews

The Penguin Book of Classical Myths by Jenny March

mynameisactuallylenny's review

3.5

would have liked this better if i didnt have to read this for uni 

enbyrook's review

5.0

Just a great guide into greek mythology. The amount of research that goes into these books, makes it worth 5 stars in my eyes. I always have it at hand as a reference book.

lieve678's review

informative mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

christajls's review

3.0

Not as interesting to read as it could've (should've been).

luchealer's review

4.0

Technically have another chapter of this to read but I’m bored and want to move on to a novel. Thank u Penguin for all the fun etymology facts I will dine out on them for the rest of my life

mistercrow's review

4.0

Technically I didn’t read this fully, but I use this book for reference. I have many books at home that I own for reference.

beccaannekent's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional informative mysterious reflective 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

4.0

A really clear overview of all the Greek classical myths (and their differences to Roman, if there are any).

Easy to devour and read, it’s supported by translations from the original stories by the likes of Ovid and Homer (translations done by the author herself).

Recommend for anyone who wishes to have a great, in-depth but not excessively so, knowledge of the stories they know well…and maybe those they don’t. 

calherron's review

adventurous informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

featherface's review

emotional informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

chandranolynne's review

adventurous challenging dark informative slow-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? Yes

4.0

I bought this while sightseeing in Rome a couple of years ago because, well, when in Rome, I suppose. I thought I would read it when I got home, but the longer I was away from the culture the less it interested me until I sort of just forgot it existed. 

It was really good! I really only know mythology from the little bits they taught in school, which were super toned down for obvious reasons. It was neat to read the less PG versions of the stories. The author also pulls from SO many different sources and you often get three of four versions of the same stories and it was fun to see where and how they differ. If you have any interest in mythology at all, this is a great read.