krysophylax 's review for:

The Metamorphoses by Ovid

DID NOT FINISH: 20%

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I really wanted to like this and continue on, but this book REALLY requires you to have a solid foundation in Greek mythology prior to reading. As stated in the introduction, Ovid references a myriad of Gods and other beings using multiple different names for the same person even within the same paragraph. That on top of all the mythological locations and stories is very overwhelming to a novice. I’m sure it’s a great story, but I just can’t do it. And this from someone who loves high fantasy.