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Mythos: The Greek Myths Retold by Stephen Fry

38 reviews

lauramcc7's review against another edition

adventurous funny informative fast-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Incest, Infidelity, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Violence, Cannibalism, Death of parent, Murder, and Pregnancy

alexrobinsonsupergenius's review against another edition

adventurous funny inspiring fast-paced

4.75

Fry does a great job making the Greek mythology work as a sustained narrative. The audiobook has the added treat of hearing Fry’s funny and eloquent narration. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Child death, Cursing, Death, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Incest, Infertility, Infidelity, Misogyny, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Xenophobia, Dementia, Kidnapping, Grief, Religious bigotry, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, War, and Classism

friendly_neighborhood_grandma's review against another edition

4.5

This was a very coherent, at times funny and detailed telling of greek mythology. I enjoyed the audiobook very much, Stephen Fry is a great narrator. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Incest, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Kidnapping, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, War, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol

Minor: Rape

It is quite explicit at times so be aware of the trigger warnings. But its mostly okay and told as a matter of fact.

hevlav's review against another edition

adventurous funny informative fast-paced

3.25

There’s a lot of world building in this book that feels more like information dumping than true storytelling. Also, not enough recognition of the assault on women that end up being painted as complaint in their brutalization. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, and Murder

readsbymoonlight's review against another edition

funny informative medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Infidelity, Violence, and Murder

mrsjburgin's review against another edition

adventurous funny slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Body shaming, Death, Incest, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Excrement, Kidnapping, Grief, Cannibalism, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Murder, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and War

juliacarlini's review against another edition

adventurous funny informative lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Incest, Infidelity, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Torture, Murder, and War

Moderate: Kidnapping and Pregnancy

Minor: Animal death and Alcohol

ebp's review against another edition

informative lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Ableism, Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Infidelity, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Cannibalism, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, Colonisation, and Classism

annick's review against another edition

adventurous informative lighthearted medium-paced

4.0

I would recommend this as a book and as audiobook. fry has a great pace and style with reading his stories. 

I think it’s best read in small parts. I finished the last third over a few days and I lost interest in the work. Because of this binging. 

I also like how fry highlights the homoerotic and trans representation in the ancient myths. I wish he’d picked up the systemic misogyny and racism
 Laced into the cultures and myths. I recommend Natalie Haynes for addressing the sexism and misogyny in Greek myths. 

I don’t plan to re read this book and there are some things I’d want to change - this is why it’s only four stars.  

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Infidelity, Sexism, Sexual violence, Suicide, Violence, Kidnapping, and Murder

gen_wolfhailstorm's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

 The Details:
Narrated by author
Unabridged 

What a great retelling of the origins of Greek Mythology. Fantastic storytelling with a background on more than just big players, which I really appreciated.

Fry enraptured with his storytelling and captured the legends perfectly for new learners to myth, and old.

Looking forward to continuing on with this series.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Incest, Infidelity, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Cannibalism, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism