Reviews - Pandora's Jar: Women in the Greek Myths

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Pandora's Jar: Women in the Greek Myths

I really enjoyed learninf about Medusa, Medea and Clythemnestra. It was really mind-blowing to hear other versions of the greek myths, where women took the lead and are rightfully analysed.
I listened to the audio book and the author has a soothing voice and has a great sense of humour. Her frequent references to pop culture and modern times also make the book very accessible.

mjminkowich's review

4.0

adventurous funny informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

anisha_inkspill's review against another edition

4.0

After listening to [b: Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes|60640978|Stone Blind Medusa's Story|Natalie Haynes|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1647606612l/60640978._SX50_.jpg|95253272], I revisited the chapter on Medusa in my kindle to find myself reading this one all over again.

After an introduction, Natalie Haynes shares her views and retells these stories with sources, different versions and modern interpretations. There are ten chapters in the book, it starts with Pandora and ends with Penelope.

Natalie Haynes reminds me how Pandora can’t be held for all the world’s evil’s just because she opened a jar, a jar by the way that crops up later. Or how Penelope is sharp as Odysseus in how she duped the suitors. Or maybe Eurydice did not want to return with Orpheus and was quite happy to stay in Hades. Or maybe Helen was never there to cause of the Trojan war. And maybe Madea, Phaedra, Clytemnestra, Penthesilea , Jocasta and Medusa are also all portrayed unjustly.

Making this not only a useful reference to keep referring back to, but also an entertaining read.

poppyelisabethx's review against another edition

3.75

she ate I can’t lie but some parts I did skip they were either too wordy and smart or a bit boring

denki_kinnie_'s review against another edition

5.0

informative mysterious slow-paced

astrevillea's review against another edition

5.0

I rarely read nonfiction (and admittedly checked this one out by accident), but not only was this book immensely engaging and entertaining, it was also super thoughtful and enlightening.

jade_courtney's review against another edition

5.0

Adored this! I learnt so much and also gained so many new ideas and perspectives to stories and works I had already knew/read. Its also a delight to read: Haynes writing is crystal clear while her wit had me laughing out loud. Can't recommend enough!