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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
withlivjones's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I had a lot of fun reading this book! It imagines the Olympian gods living mundane lives in a dilapidated house in North London and getting up to chaotic antics. Artemis is a dog walker, Apollo is a TV psychic and Eros is a devout Christian for some reason??? None of the characters are particularly likeable but I think that’s the point - it’s all quite lighthearted and fun and silly (apart from the times when it isn’t - do check the content warnings before reading!). The references to lots of famous figures from ancient mythology were pretty clever.
If you’re looking for a mythology book that isn’t a typical retelling, with similar vibes as Good Omens, give this book a go!
If you’re looking for a mythology book that isn’t a typical retelling, with similar vibes as Good Omens, give this book a go!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Infidelity, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Grief
Moderate: Rape and War
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
kaitbeth's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Grief
Minor: Sexual assault
samanthaswann's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
What would the Greek gods do today? Live as one big, dysfunctional family in a crumbling London townhouse of course. Funny in a Hitchhikers' Guide to the Galaxy, Good Omens sort of way. If you like dry humor and Greek mythology, you'll probably like this book.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Sexual violence, and Grief