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cimorene1558's review against another edition
4.0
Definitely inspired by the Persephone story, but not a retelling of it, except in the broadest sense. A really awesome dark fantasy story is what it definitely is, and well-worth reading if you (like me) enjoy European graphic novels!
finny's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Questo fumetto poteva non essere un retalling: è un caso da manuale di marketing per vendere più copie. Del mito originale ci sono solo degli accenni, la storia poteva funzionare benissimo senza questa etichetta, ed è un peccato. In ogni caso, lo stile di disegno non mi ha convinto al 100% rispetto ai personaggi, mentre le ambientazioni sono decisamente più interessanti.
sbaylouny's review against another edition
3.0
This lesser known graphic novel deserves much more attention for its gorgeous art. The story is fun for those who enjoy different takes on mythology and I enjoyed this as a reading slump-busting quick read.
xishimmerix's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
deedeethebumblebee's review against another edition
4.0
This book was beautiful! I adored the art style. It was vibrant and worked so well for the story. The story was also really great and engaging the whole way through. I'd love to read more from this author, simply for the art alone!
margaret's review against another edition
4.0
This graphic novel retelling of the Persephone myth from Greek mythology is set in a fantasy world that’s divided between the underworld of Hades and a kingdom called Éleusis. Persephone, daughter of the magician Demeter, doesn’t think she’s anything special until she’s dragged into the underworld and embarks on a quest to discover the secrets of her identity.
This book felt like a Studio Ghibli film and I adored it! Ever since getting into the musical Hadestown a few months ago, I’ve wanted to read everything Greek mythology-related I can get my hands on, and this book delivered. Offering a different twist on a familiar story, this book focused on Persephone’s journey of self-discovery and coming-of-age. If you’re familiar with the Persephone myth, you’ll still be surprised by where this story goes! Sweet, hopeful, and surprisingly heartwarming (given the setting), Persephone is just the book for a fantasy and mythology nerd like me.
This book felt like a Studio Ghibli film and I adored it! Ever since getting into the musical Hadestown a few months ago, I’ve wanted to read everything Greek mythology-related I can get my hands on, and this book delivered. Offering a different twist on a familiar story, this book focused on Persephone’s journey of self-discovery and coming-of-age. If you’re familiar with the Persephone myth, you’ll still be surprised by where this story goes! Sweet, hopeful, and surprisingly heartwarming (given the setting), Persephone is just the book for a fantasy and mythology nerd like me.
jennifermreads's review against another edition
2.0
The artwork was reminiscent of manga. The story was interesting though, at times, confusing. I kept looking for reminders of or references to the Persephone myth. This search for bit of the original myth was distracting from my full enjoyment of the book. Overall good. But I would have enjoyed it more if the retelling was more blatant or if the main character had a different name, thus allowing me to forget the supposed connection to the myth and just enjoy what was on the page.