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hjb_128's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: War, Sexual assault, and Rape
hotfunnycoolgirl's review against another edition
4.0
lovely pastoral book, perfect to read at the start of spring, all the names were a little confusing but other than that a nice read.
finished in on a bench next to a small river 🌷🐣
finished in on a bench next to a small river 🌷🐣
madeleinesbookshelf's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
A lovely pastoral romance that holds up in the modern day. The titular characters are likeable and the descriptions are well-worded.
irene1010's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
fembloggingcat's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A new favorite!
I read this story for St. Valentine’s Day, and I’m so glad that I did. The charming, pastoral setting, filled with sheep, and greenery, and faeries, described in pleasant prose is enough in itself to set up for a delightful read. The plot even more so. So much whimsy and so many shenanigans! I couldn’t help but smile as I read this. I found the descriptions of love by Daphnis, Chloe, and Philetas so enchanting, especially the lattermost.
The only facet of this book that may cause offence is the casual nature with which rape and sexual assault are treated, but I think that may be simply attributed to the simple prose, and the uninvolved narrator. However, each of the violators receives their own comeuppance, so it is not extremely troubling (save for Lycaenion, but I suppose Daphnis was not troubled, but was actually in some way benefited by the event? ).
But the effect of this story was especially effective on me, someone who is quite naïve, and has yet to have their first serious romance. As Longus says himself in the introduction: “…a delightful possession for everyone, that will heal the sick and cheer the responding, bring back memories to those who have loved and give needful instruction to those who have not.”
I read this story for St. Valentine’s Day, and I’m so glad that I did. The charming, pastoral setting, filled with sheep, and greenery, and faeries, described in pleasant prose is enough in itself to set up for a delightful read. The plot even more so. So much whimsy and so many shenanigans! I couldn’t help but smile as I read this. I found the descriptions of love by Daphnis, Chloe, and Philetas so enchanting, especially the lattermost.
The only facet of this book that may cause offence is the casual nature with which rape and sexual assault are treated, but I think that may be simply attributed to the simple prose, and the uninvolved narrator. However, each of the violators receives their own comeuppance, so it is not extremely troubling (
But the effect of this story was especially effective on me, someone who is quite naïve, and has yet to have their first serious romance. As Longus says himself in the introduction: “…a delightful possession for everyone, that will heal the sick and cheer the responding, bring back memories to those who have loved and give needful instruction to those who have not.”
cazxxx's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
3.0
muchadoaboutbooks__'s review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
sabrinaslivingliterature's review
4.0
As my first experience of Greek literature I loved this short book by Longus. This story of Daphnis and Chloe is very much a pastoral romance about the complications of being young and in love. Written in the most beautiful prose and such a lovely enjoyable story with lots of twists and turns and the perfect spring read!