anna_04's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
informative
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
cyireadbooks's review against another edition
5.0
The Golden Age is a retelling of Ovid's 17 most popular stories by Austrian author, Heinz Janish. It is categorized as children's fiction, but I'm sure that people of all ages will enjoy this book.
The book contains a nice collection of familiar and non familiar stories. Some of the familiar stories include: Midas and the Golden Touch, The Minotaur and the Labyrinth, Icarus, and Narcissus, to name a few.
Gorgeous illustrations dot the pages and combined with Janish's excellent storytelling, The Golden Age would be a marvelous addition to anyone's library. Five outstanding stars.
I received a digital ARC from North South Books through NetGalley. The review herein is completely my own and contains my honest thoughts and opinions.
The book contains a nice collection of familiar and non familiar stories. Some of the familiar stories include: Midas and the Golden Touch, The Minotaur and the Labyrinth, Icarus, and Narcissus, to name a few.
Gorgeous illustrations dot the pages and combined with Janish's excellent storytelling, The Golden Age would be a marvelous addition to anyone's library. Five outstanding stars.
I received a digital ARC from North South Books through NetGalley. The review herein is completely my own and contains my honest thoughts and opinions.
kimberly_b's review against another edition
4.0
This was an interesting book. I really liked it when I read it in one of my classics studies classes in college. It was one of my favorites out of what we read.
gracegreenhill's review against another edition
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jenjenceline's review against another edition
3.0
Bye bye intimidating Greek mythology its time to divide and conquer.
In *fingers crossed* 30 days and 15 books down, I'll be a new woman
BOOK 1:
The creation, giants roaming and a flood that wrecks Earth. It's Biblical references galore and I like the new Mr and Mrs Noah.
BOOK 2:
The Earth went from flooded with water to now being set on fire (resilient af). The mini epic which this scene comes from, Phaëthon, is by faaar my current favourite. The descriptions of the constellations and zodiacs coming alive in the sky was so pretty to read. And I h a t e how the Gods are treating the Nymphs.
BOOK 3:
These Gods are in serious need of anger management. 'Only after his life was destroyed in a welter of wounds is Diana, the goddess of hunting, said to have cooled her anger.'
BOOK 4:
The 3 stories by the Daughter's of Minyas were a nice tone change but then they're transformed to bats and can't tell stories anymore (boo Bacchus).
BOOK 5:
Blood bath --->
In *fingers crossed* 30 days and 15 books down, I'll be a new woman
BOOK 1:
The creation, giants roaming and a flood that wrecks Earth. It's Biblical references galore and I like the new Mr and Mrs Noah.
BOOK 2:
The Earth went from flooded with water to now being set on fire (resilient af). The mini epic which this scene comes from, Phaëthon, is by faaar my current favourite. The descriptions of the constellations and zodiacs coming alive in the sky was so pretty to read. And I h a t e how the Gods are treating the Nymphs.
BOOK 3:
These Gods are in serious need of anger management. 'Only after his life was destroyed in a welter of wounds is Diana, the goddess of hunting, said to have cooled her anger.'
BOOK 4:
The 3 stories by the Daughter's of Minyas were a nice tone change but then they're transformed to bats and can't tell stories anymore (boo Bacchus).
BOOK 5:
Blood bath --->
catherinedsharp's review against another edition
DISCLAIMER - I read this text as a set text for university meaning I did not pick this up for myself. It does not necessarily fit my usual reading selection so my review may be rather biased.
Interesting and poetic exploration of greek myths but not what I would read for fun. Note that I only read sections of the text and not fully cover to cover.
Interesting and poetic exploration of greek myths but not what I would read for fun. Note that I only read sections of the text and not fully cover to cover.
sallybear011's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
tayboud's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5