A review by unlikelyplaces
Divine Might by Natalie Haynes

funny informative medium-paced

5.0

Divine Might - Natalie Haynes (ARC review)

⭐️-5

I read Pandora’s Jar and Children of Jocasta earlier this year and with Divine Might I think that Natalie Haynes has firmly cemented herself as one of my favourite authors.

This book had me from the introduction. Haynes combines her incredible knowledge of mythology with fascinating insights into modern day culture and her ever-present wit and humour to create something that is so digestible but thoughtful and informative.

Having studied a tiny bit of classics, there were some things in here that I already knew but so much that was new to me and seeing Haynes’ interpretations of the myths was so fresh and enjoyable. I think that Demeter has now become my favourite of the goddesses because of this book.

If I had any criticism it would probably be that I wished we’d spent a bit more time looking at the actual mythology and depictions of the goddesses themselves and a little less time looking at modern media that has been influenced by them but there was still a healthy dose of both things and I am a history nerd so I don’t imagine everyone will have that critique. 

If you have any interest in mythology or feminism or media I highly recommend picking this one up. 

📚Release: 28 September 2023

❗️Content warnings: as to be expected when dealing with Greek/Roman mythology there is a lot of discussion of s3xual assault, if that is a trigger for you please do be cautious of this one. Also mentions of domestic abuse, violence (human sacrifice), animal cruelty.
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