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I enjoyed 'Heroes' every bit as much as 'Mythos'. Lively, engaging and humorous retellings of the Greek myths that teach you more than you think as you read. Sure, there are a lot of names and relations and so much incest and godly intervention to muddy the waters, but the main plots and stories are always clear.

I do sometimes find the joke parts a bit too long or repetitive. I enjoy when the narrative is padded out with description and dialogue and emotion, but at times I did think, okay yes yes that's funny now back to the point please.

Am I allowed to say that about Stephen Fry? Probably not.

I loved the summary as well. Hearing how Fry rationalises some of the stories etc. Really enjoyed that section.

I will happily await the next book in the series.

kirahaynes's review against another edition

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3.0

I prefer traditional stories of gods rather than heroes

But I do love stories that are based on myths and heroes like Percy Jackson

elfundertheshelf's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated

3.5

justina_kl's review against another edition

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adventurous funny informative lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? N/A
Strong character development? N/A
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

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