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thepostman96's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Alcohol
Moderate: Child death, Rape, and Murder
danny_fox's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
It was crazy funny at times when you would have characters talk in more modern ways than they are supposed to.
It would be absolutely shocking when you would have some dark scenes be described in such a way that left me actually, properly speechless.
And Herc or Herakles/Hercules as a character is just... a rollercoaster. And yet he is so amazingly written, and the fact that you never see his perspective makes the book all the more better.
Instead, you get to see how all other characters saw him, and how their perspectives are different from one another, where some see him in a more positive light and some see him as a monster. And hence there are times when you hate him, and yet when you also feel bad for him.
This book is a perfect mix of depression and happiness and joy and sadness and characters who you will love one moment and then hate (in a good way) next.
It's one of the most unique books I read about Greek mythology, and definitely one of my favorites. I had way too much reading it.
And goddamn it, it almost actually made me cry on a couple of occasions.
I'm looking forward to reading more stuff from the author, as their writing style is so unique and genuinely so nice.
I highly recommend it, but do be aware of trigger warnings, as there are some rather uncomfortable scenes.
Also, I wished there was more Hylas content (especially at the end) cause he was my favorite character, but that's just personal opinion. :(
Graphic: Death, Gore, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Violence, Grief, Murder, and Alcohol
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child death, Toxic relationship, Blood, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Cursing and War
queerloras's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and War
itisnatal's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Child death, Death, Gore, Blood, Grief, and Alcohol
gondorgirl's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Animal death, Child death, Cursing, Death, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexual content, Slavery, Toxic relationship, Violence, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and War
lydiaaizlewood's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
Moderate: Child death, Death, Infidelity, Slavery, Violence, Grief, Murder, Pregnancy, and Alcohol