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A review by booksonawednesday
Mythos: The Greek Myths Retold by Stephen Fry
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Having read a lot of Greek mythology books, I would strongly recommend this one to anyone reading the genre for the first time.
Stephen Fry covers a range of stories, starting from the birth of the Gods and the creation of mankind, to the mortal king Midas and his gold touch.
In any Greek mythology story, there is an abundance of names, creatures and genealogical connections, to the point that it’s almost always confusing. Despite the vast cast of characters and stories told, Stephen Fry has an amazing ability to make it all readily comprehensible.
Even though I’ve read many different Greek myths now, I still learned something new, and I was entertained by his engaging storytelling. He had a fantastic knack of bringing the Greek gods to a relatable, human level.
Unsurprisingly, Stephen Fry’s narration was also amazing. I would thoroughly recommend the audiobook, and I’ll try and listen to his later books as well.
Stephen Fry covers a range of stories, starting from the birth of the Gods and the creation of mankind, to the mortal king Midas and his gold touch.
In any Greek mythology story, there is an abundance of names, creatures and genealogical connections, to the point that it’s almost always confusing. Despite the vast cast of characters and stories told, Stephen Fry has an amazing ability to make it all readily comprehensible.
Even though I’ve read many different Greek myths now, I still learned something new, and I was entertained by his engaging storytelling. He had a fantastic knack of bringing the Greek gods to a relatable, human level.
Unsurprisingly, Stephen Fry’s narration was also amazing. I would thoroughly recommend the audiobook, and I’ll try and listen to his later books as well.