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4.28 AVERAGE
4.28 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
informative
reflective
fast-paced
"Pandora's Jar" is an excellent analysis of some of the most famous mortal women of ancient Greek myths. Haynes's research is impeccable. She pulls the most well-known stories and obscure mentions to explore how the women were treated in the ancient world, and she explores modern interpretations to show how that treatment has changed or not. She makes clear the misogyny inherent in the ancient and modern interpretations and how it has evolved over time. Her feminist readings are fascinating and provide insight about how women are treated today, whether fictional or real. This book has made me want to reread the ancient works and inspired me to expand my TBR.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny
Moderate: Rape, Sexual violence
I think I just need to stick to Greek Mythology retellings because this gave nothing new. I don't know what I really expected, but I'm disappointed none the less.
I also lost my physical copy somehow so I switched to the audiobook, which I do not recommend.
I think the book gods hid my book as sign to put the book down.
I also lost my physical copy somehow so I switched to the audiobook, which I do not recommend.
I think the book gods hid my book as sign to put the book down.
medium-paced
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
informative
medium-paced
informative
slow-paced
informative
medium-paced
I learned that fandom culture existed even in Ancient Greece
challenging
informative
reflective
slow-paced
A thorough, well-researched exploration of women from Greek myths. I went into this book expecting it to be fiction; it is not. Highly enjoyable and informative!
informative
medium-paced