576 pages • first pub 8 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780156001267
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 15 April 1995
Description
Through Mandelbaum's poetic artistry, this gloriously entertaining achievement of literature-classical myths filtered through the worldly and far from reverent sensibility of the Roman poet Ovid-is revealed anew. " An] extraordinary translation......
Community Reviews Summary of 4,121 reviews
Moods
challenging 46%
informative 37%
reflective 32%
dark 28%
emotional 21%
funny 17%
mysterious 15%
inspiring 12%
sad 12%
tense 11%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 6%
hopeful 2%
Pace
medium 36%
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 49% | Character: 25% | Plot: 20% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 34% | N/A: 13% | Yes: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 68% | No: 20% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 20% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 7% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Incest, ViolenceModerate
Sexual assault, Suicide, Body horrorMinor
Animal cruelty, Confinement, Drug use576 pages • first pub 8 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780156001267
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 15 April 1995
Description
Through Mandelbaum's poetic artistry, this gloriously entertaining achievement of literature-classical myths filtered through the worldly and far from reverent sensibility of the Roman poet Ovid-is revealed anew. " An] extraordinary translation......
Community Reviews Summary of 4,121 reviews
Moods
challenging 46%
informative 37%
reflective 32%
dark 28%
emotional 21%
funny 17%
mysterious 15%
inspiring 12%
sad 12%
tense 11%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 6%
hopeful 2%
Pace
medium 36%
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 49% | Character: 25% | Plot: 20% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 34% | N/A: 13% | Yes: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 68% | No: 20% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 20% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 7% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Incest, ViolenceModerate
Sexual assault, Suicide, Body horrorMinor
Animal cruelty, Confinement, Drug use