The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
hawthorne's review against another edition
informative
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
I really enjoyed this book - I've been put off from buying it by the rather large line spacing, but finally decided to get over myself and read it. It's an engaging journey through five millennia of history, from prehistoric Cyprus to modern Western culture. I wish there was slightly more consideration of the 'Love Goddesses' prehistoric/pre-Greek origins, but that's just personal interest. I think Hughes can get a tad repetitive at some points - there's only so many times I can read the story of Aphrodite's origins - but ultimately, 'Venus and Aphrodite' is a brilliant synthesis of a complicated goddess.Â
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape and Misogyny
readingkitkats's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Rape and War
electrogrey's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
A beautiful book, really thoughtful about Aphrodite, including her early incarnations as a POC and her role within queer culture, would recommend to anyone interested in those topics or greek mythology!
Content Warnings
Minor: Rape
a_novaturient_reads's review against another edition
challenging
informative
slow-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Misogyny, Rape, Sexual violence, and Toxic relationship
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