A review by ed_moore
Heroes: Mortals and Monsters, Quests and Adventures by Stephen Fry

adventurous funny informative inspiring fast-paced

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

4.5

Heroes shone just as brightly as Fry’s Mythos did. It had all the same wit and charm, intellectual stimulation and talent to put the tales of the heroes into a chronological narrative. Heroes explored the trials of Hercule, Jason’s quest for the Golden Fleece, Theseus’ battle with the Minotaur, Perseus’ quest to kill Medusa and the stories of Oepidus, Atalanta, Orpheus and Bellerophon. Alike to Mythos, it is a recounting of Greek mythology as retold by hundreds of writers and poets across history, but Fry makes it so accessible and engaging. I cannot fault him. I do however knock it a quarter of a star lower than Mythos simply for comparison, in that I enjoyed the tales of the Gods more than that of the Heroes. I will be listening to the final instalment, Troy, at first opportunity when my library hold becomes available.