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jyotikab's review against another edition
5.0
Fry's witty comments and dry humour make this worth reading. Mythology has always fascinated me, especially since modern entertainment tends to borrow from the old myths. I knew the vague stories of the well known myths but Fry's retelling make them more funny and interesting. I listened to the audiobook version of this and Fry's own voice makes it even better. He goes into a lot of detail (as much as he can without making this a tome) and by just adding a clever little remark here and there, he manages to involve the reader to make this a fascinating re-telling rather than a boring account of Greek mythology. Would recommend.
maureen2506's review against another edition
5.0
A great book with an overview of the biggest Greek myths, gods and other important figures in history.
noodleoodle_'s review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
vanessagiancola's review against another edition
3.0
Objectively, it was written very well, and I think would work as a great point of reference if you ever needed to read an individual Greek myth. However, reading this straight through was a challenge since it didn’t necessarily feel as though there was a thread holding everything together (other than time, since it is “chronological”).
Things I found most interesting were stories I already knew or the striking similarities between these myths and some stories from The Bible.
I had an assist from the audiobook, since I could not have finished this by just reading the e-book, and Stephen Fry’s narration was immaculate. I would recommend co-reading and listening to this if you’re going straight through like I did.
Things I found most interesting were stories I already knew or the striking similarities between these myths and some stories from The Bible.
I had an assist from the audiobook, since I could not have finished this by just reading the e-book, and Stephen Fry’s narration was immaculate. I would recommend co-reading and listening to this if you’re going straight through like I did.
georgialeanne's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
5.0
elinwi's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
inspiring
reflective
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? Yes
3.75
amyjno's review against another edition
5.0
Am I a mythology girlie now? I devoured this - I've always found the Greek myths interesting, but Fry's approach made them even more accessible. The illustrations in this edition are beautiful as well. This might be a great gift to give to the mythology lovers in your life!
** I received an e-ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
** I received an e-ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
squirrel66's review against another edition
I got the original English Version first, and it's a nice book but I was just reading it soo slowly. All the names foe the "creatures" are different than in my mother tongue, so I chose to get the translated version instead and make it a more low-threshold and enjoyable read.
I really like that the English version has a few maps and pedigrees of the goddesses and gods in the front though! The German version, sadly, does not.
I really like that the English version has a few maps and pedigrees of the goddesses and gods in the front though! The German version, sadly, does not.