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leoimj's review
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
probably my favourite book i've read in a while and a definite reread. its a unique take on modern mythology, bold and funny.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Incest and Sexual content
Moderate: Stalking
Minor: Rape and War
johnnytest's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Longer than it looks due to small margins and text but a good read. Made me laugh a couple times and did actually touch on some serious topics.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Sexual content
Moderate: Incest
Minor: Rape and Suicidal thoughts
anniestro's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Incest, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Grief, and Sexual harassment
captainwinter's review against another edition
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Bit unsure how to rate this, since it wasn’t bad and it wasn’t good. Didn’t find it that funny and it gave more crack!fic vibes than anything. The characters were annoying, and not very well hashed-out. The story was fun to read, though, but it did take a while to pick up. Also for gods who’ve been around forever, some of them really haven’t integrated well into modern society. Apollo mentioning rape that casually was a big no for me. A fun quick read if you want some modern Greek gods living in London!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Incest
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Rape, Sexual harassment, and War
kadtide's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Incest, Sexual content, and Alcohol
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Animal death, Body shaming, Child death, Infidelity, Rape, Dementia, and War
_tabby_'s review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
SUCH A GOOD BOOK
Its so funny and I love the concept that Marie Phillips decided to base the book on. The gods are just as you expect them to be in the modern world and there are little surprises. Mainly follows Apollo and Artemis as the main gods which I love bc they've been my favourite since I first discovered my love for Greek mythology- yes Apollo is still as awful as he is when it comes to relationships in the traditional myths (Aphrodite doesn't play a major role to the plot but I love her and she's very present. Probably the third main god paid attention to which is nice for a change)
The ending is very short but I was more interested in the gods just doing human stuff so I wasn't so bothered about that
Would definitely read again and I'm so glad I found it
Its so funny and I love the concept that Marie Phillips decided to base the book on. The gods are just as you expect them to be in the modern world and there are little surprises. Mainly follows Apollo and Artemis as the main gods which I love bc they've been my favourite since I first discovered my love for Greek mythology- yes Apollo is still as awful as he is when it comes to relationships in the traditional myths (Aphrodite doesn't play a major role to the plot but I love her and she's very present. Probably the third main god paid attention to which is nice for a change)
The ending is very short but I was more interested in the gods just doing human stuff so I wasn't so bothered about that
Would definitely read again and I'm so glad I found it
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
Minor: Incest and Rape
bexh's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Incest, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, and Grief
Moderate: Alcohol
vanhalenreads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This was probably one of the most interesting Greek mythology retellings I have ever read--and I've read a lot of them. In a way, it was also one of the more accurate retellings in terms of how the gods were portrayed. Despite living in the 21st century with all of its progressiveness and change, the gods are still as vulgar, spiteful, and uncaring as ever. It makes for an engaging, delightful read. The dynamic between two "Average Joe" mortals and these Olympians long past their prime is something you'll wish you had more of. Gods Behaving Badly takes you on a journey that you weren't quite prepared for, but you'll be happy you took when all is said and done. Also, I love Artemis. She deserves the world.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Incest, Sexual assault, and Sexual content