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honest_iago's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.75
neology's review against another edition
5.0
Yes, this is that Stephen Fry. Color me intrigued!
While I am writing this review based on a PDF read on my computer, I see that this particular edition of Heroes seems to be meant as a hardcover collectible. I can imagine it quite well – the art in this book is beautiful and there is a generous amount of it. I would have like to see a few more of the classical paintings as full-page pieces, however. Some of them seem quite small when compared to the overall size of a page.
Now, there are many, many collections and retellings of Greek myth out there, so I won’t dwell on the details of each chapter. That said, Fry’s voice sets this one a bit apart from any other collection I’ve read. The dialogue is abundant and cheerfully British – and accompanied by tongue-in-cheek English sensibilities. I admit it’s a little strange at first, to read about Perseus calling his mum mum – but I can just about hear an early conversation between the two of them.
There are footnotes throughout with informative comments from the author regarding pronunciation, the meanings of names, possible modern locations — or else explaining bits of local custom. Additionally, there is a very thorough index in the back of the book. They are both excellent, in my opinion. Heroes feels both accessible and well researched.
While I am writing this review based on a PDF read on my computer, I see that this particular edition of Heroes seems to be meant as a hardcover collectible. I can imagine it quite well – the art in this book is beautiful and there is a generous amount of it. I would have like to see a few more of the classical paintings as full-page pieces, however. Some of them seem quite small when compared to the overall size of a page.
Now, there are many, many collections and retellings of Greek myth out there, so I won’t dwell on the details of each chapter. That said, Fry’s voice sets this one a bit apart from any other collection I’ve read. The dialogue is abundant and cheerfully British – and accompanied by tongue-in-cheek English sensibilities. I admit it’s a little strange at first, to read about Perseus calling his mum mum – but I can just about hear an early conversation between the two of them.
There are footnotes throughout with informative comments from the author regarding pronunciation, the meanings of names, possible modern locations — or else explaining bits of local custom. Additionally, there is a very thorough index in the back of the book. They are both excellent, in my opinion. Heroes feels both accessible and well researched.
ranaramona's review against another edition
5.0
Primeramente no me puedo creer que haya tenido un bloqueo lector tan largo..... desde julio que no leia nada....? Me parece muy fuerte
Bueno decepcionada porque no sale aquiles
Pero me ha gustado naturalmente me encanta este señor es tan majo.... y lo explica tan sencillo.....
Bueno decepcionada porque no sale aquiles
Pero me ha gustado naturalmente me encanta este señor es tan majo.... y lo explica tan sencillo.....
ajr_54's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
mills33's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual violence and Violence
sergeanttsarcasm's review against another edition
4.0
I think I liked the first book more but I have always preferred the Gods to the Heroes. Though I am glad that I have read it. I learnt more about heroes I was less famililar with. I didn't realise greeks were full of reoccuring characters. I also didn't realise that basically Jason and the Argonauts were basically the first lads holiday.
I think my favourite was either, Theseus or Atalanta. I like the interuptation that the minotaur was a mercy kill.
I think my favourite was either, Theseus or Atalanta. I like the interuptation that the minotaur was a mercy kill.
saszito's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
hodgeonlucy's review against another edition
funny
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5