416 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679733485
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 08 February 1994
Description
Presenting the stories of Zeus and Europa, Theseus and Ariadne, the birth of Athens and the fall of Troy, in all their variants, Calasso also uncovers the distant origins of secrets and tragedy, virginity, and rape. "A perfect work like no other. ...
Community Reviews Summary of 137 reviews
Moods
informative 70%
reflective 70%
adventurous 40%
inspiring 40%
dark 30%
mysterious 30%
emotional 10%
sad 10%
tense 10%
Pace
medium 30%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | N/A: 37% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
N/A: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 62% | N/A: 25% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Animal death
416 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679733485
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 08 February 1994
Description
Presenting the stories of Zeus and Europa, Theseus and Ariadne, the birth of Athens and the fall of Troy, in all their variants, Calasso also uncovers the distant origins of secrets and tragedy, virginity, and rape. "A perfect work like no other. ...
Community Reviews Summary of 137 reviews
Moods
informative 70%
reflective 70%
adventurous 40%
inspiring 40%
dark 30%
mysterious 30%
emotional 10%
sad 10%
tense 10%
Pace
medium 30%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | N/A: 37% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
N/A: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 62% | N/A: 25% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Animal death