samiism's review against another edition
4.0
I was such a huge Greek mythology fangirl in high school. So when I found this book at my favorite bookstore, I had to have it.
I enjoyed this spin on Hermes, the messenger of the gods. He is such an underrated character in mythology so it was refreshing to read something centered around him.
The book is humorous enough that I felt compelled to read it all in one sitting. I haven't reread it in quite a few years, though, so perhaps when I go home, I will take it out of its dusty corner in my bookshelf.
I enjoyed this spin on Hermes, the messenger of the gods. He is such an underrated character in mythology so it was refreshing to read something centered around him.
The book is humorous enough that I felt compelled to read it all in one sitting. I haven't reread it in quite a few years, though, so perhaps when I go home, I will take it out of its dusty corner in my bookshelf.
greenink's review against another edition
3.0
It was SHORT. Kind of vague, maybe? I had to use Wikipedia and stuff at some point, partly because of my memory of Greek mythology had become rusty. The tone was nice. This book is useful if you want to remember Hermes, I guess. The stories are pretty common, but I did learn some new things.
debz57a52's review
3.0
This retelling of Hermes's stories in Greek mythology was engaging enough, especially because it's told in first person, but I didn't enjoy it as much as I wanted to. Perhaps it's because I knew most of what was going to happen, but if it was just a little less amusing, I would have DFN'd. Now, middle grade readers or high school readers with a big interest in Greek myths would absolutely enjoy it. But it was just meh to me.
okvadus's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
3.25
shavonbrown's review against another edition
2.0
Hermes is a the God of mischief and devoted son to Zeus. In this collection of stories we see his role in some of our favorite stories.
He help broker peace between Hades and Demeter after the kidnapping and marraige to Persephone.
He helped pick Paris to judge the beauty contest to start the Trojan War.
He fell in love with Calypso and helped her forget Odysseus.
Some of your favorite myths and stories retold from Hermes point of view, an overlooked God with a heart of gold.
He help broker peace between Hades and Demeter after the kidnapping and marraige to Persephone.
He helped pick Paris to judge the beauty contest to start the Trojan War.
He fell in love with Calypso and helped her forget Odysseus.
Some of your favorite myths and stories retold from Hermes point of view, an overlooked God with a heart of gold.
misstwinpeeks's review against another edition
4.0
It was cute! I love Hermes and I loved how Stephanie Spinner weaved words and put together a book in his funny mischievous perspective.
readingrobyn's review against another edition
3.0
Quicksilver first caught my attention when I was making a list of books recommended by the ALA for Young Adult readers. I was still new the YA section of the library and didn't know my way around, but Quicksilver seemed like a good place to start.
Here we have a story about the Greek god Hermes. Hermes has always been a favourite of mine when it comes to Greek mythology, but so often he gets pushed aside for the more scandalous Olympian gods. This story was easy to read and enjoyable. What makes it so special is that it is told from Hermes perspective. Not many books about Greek Myth tell their stories from the direct perspective of one of the gods. It gives Quicksilver a great selling point and an interesting angle to the character.
Actually, I enjoyed Spinner's writing so much that I went and sought out [b:Quiver|13196|Quiver|Stephanie Spinner|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1320508016s/13196.jpg|15363], which is her first YA book about Greek mythology. Unfortunately, it just didn't live up to my experience with Quicksilver.
This is worth checking out as some light reading for those interested in Greek Mythology and looking for a new perspective on it.
Here we have a story about the Greek god Hermes. Hermes has always been a favourite of mine when it comes to Greek mythology, but so often he gets pushed aside for the more scandalous Olympian gods. This story was easy to read and enjoyable. What makes it so special is that it is told from Hermes perspective. Not many books about Greek Myth tell their stories from the direct perspective of one of the gods. It gives Quicksilver a great selling point and an interesting angle to the character.
Actually, I enjoyed Spinner's writing so much that I went and sought out [b:Quiver|13196|Quiver|Stephanie Spinner|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1320508016s/13196.jpg|15363], which is her first YA book about Greek mythology. Unfortunately, it just didn't live up to my experience with Quicksilver.
This is worth checking out as some light reading for those interested in Greek Mythology and looking for a new perspective on it.
buttermellow's review against another edition
2.0
Cute stories. I like the author's sense of humor, it's funny & good-natured. Definitely falls into the young adult category, but it was good waiting-for-the-bus reading, and as such fulfilled its purpose & kept me occupied.