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4.09 AVERAGE
4.09 AVERAGE
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This book wasn’t really for me, but that is completely due to the fact that I very rarely enjoy non-fiction and not a reflection on the book itself. If you enjoy non-fiction, Greek mythology, sharp wit and humour, this is the book for you. I really enjoyed the writing, just couldn’t really get into it.
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There's just a personal way that Natalie talks about these deities. Like they're her friends and she knows them well. I guess she does, in some way, but she has so much respect in her tone when she talks about them. Like they're looking over her shoulder while she's writing about them. It was beautiful to listen to. Each section was dedicated to a different mythical female deity and I think my favorite was the section over Hera.
There's so much hate that Hera gets, and I loved her defense of her. You can tell that she loves Hera with all her heart and truly believes that she's done next to nothing to deserve the hate she gets. I think my absolute favorite parts of each section was when she broke down the reasons that a deity had done what they did. Why TRULY did Athena turn Arachne into a spider? Why did Hera punish Heracules so? Each action she gives a reasonable and well defended answer and I loved each one.
Each Goddess was well respected and well explained and this book was very entertaining and informational.
There's so much hate that Hera gets, and I loved her defense of her. You can tell that she loves Hera with all her heart and truly believes that she's done next to nothing to deserve the hate she gets. I think my absolute favorite parts of each section was when she broke down the reasons that a deity had done what they did. Why TRULY did Athena turn Arachne into a spider? Why did Hera punish Heracules so? Each action she gives a reasonable and well defended answer and I loved each one.
Each Goddess was well respected and well explained and this book was very entertaining and informational.
funny
informative
reflective
fast-paced
Natalie Haynes, my mythology author queen, you’ve made a winner yet again
This is a (kinda) follow up to Pandora’s Jar, written in the same educational format with such easily consumable information. It’s not a sequel, just a continuation of the exploration of female characters in Greek mythology. What I really love about these books is that even though I am so familiar with Greek myth, I always find myself learning something new or remembering something that has long been pushed to the side by other authors. It’s never boring while remaining informational, she’s the best at balancing information that’s important to understanding the core of these characters while still ensuring that the more interesting and wild aspects are included. Mundane and intriguing all at the same time. This and Pandora’s Jar are two books I would HIGHLY recommend to people trying to peek into the world of Greek mythology!
Also, there are footnotes! With what I consider to be book recommendations! That’s so hot
5/5
This is a (kinda) follow up to Pandora’s Jar, written in the same educational format with such easily consumable information. It’s not a sequel, just a continuation of the exploration of female characters in Greek mythology. What I really love about these books is that even though I am so familiar with Greek myth, I always find myself learning something new or remembering something that has long been pushed to the side by other authors. It’s never boring while remaining informational, she’s the best at balancing information that’s important to understanding the core of these characters while still ensuring that the more interesting and wild aspects are included. Mundane and intriguing all at the same time. This and Pandora’s Jar are two books I would HIGHLY recommend to people trying to peek into the world of Greek mythology!
Also, there are footnotes! With what I consider to be book recommendations! That’s so hot
5/5
Really insightful and well put together look at the Greek Goddesses and how they've been shaped by a male gaze, as well as their influence on current day culture, art, music and film.