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Aasiyah Sidat (34 KP) rated A Promise of Fire in Books
Jul 5, 2018
Ancient Greece, without a doubt, is my favourite period of history and Greek mythology has always intrigued me.
Weirdly, this was my first book with a Greek mythological theme and I can't say I wasn't blown away.
And to top it all, it was one of the best sizzling romances I have read in a while...I mean you could feel the heat.
Continue reading my review at: https://www.readsandrecipes.co.uk/2017/03/read-harder-debut-novel.html
Weirdly, this was my first book with a Greek mythological theme and I can't say I wasn't blown away.
And to top it all, it was one of the best sizzling romances I have read in a while...I mean you could feel the heat.
Continue reading my review at: https://www.readsandrecipes.co.uk/2017/03/read-harder-debut-novel.html
Lisa Ling recommended Corelli's Mandolin in Books (curated)
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Gentleman's Gentleman (with Patricia Routledge / Peter Woodthorpe / Teddy Green / Mitchell Jason / Marc Jordan / Vincent Price, Marc Jordan, Mitchell Jason, Patricia Routledge, Peter Woodthorpe, Teddy Green, Vincent Price) by Beth / Brenda / Charles / Forbes / Green / Howland / Patricia / Peter / Price / Routledge / Teddy
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Kyera (8 KP) rated For Magnus Chase: Hotel Valhalla, Guide to the Norse Worlds in Books
Feb 1, 2018
This was your typical, hilarious Rick Riordan companion novel. Like Percy Jackson telling us in his witty way about Greek mythology in the two books about Greek Gods and Greek Heroes
Various residents of Hotel Valhalla tell us about Norse mythology. It was filled with interviews, stories and jokes. Part encyclopedia and part comedy sketch. I do wish that it was longer and more in depth. Generally, people know more about Greek mythology than they do about other types, so it would be great to have a more expansive discussion about the gods, goddesses, monsters and origin stories in Norse Mythology. Perhaps this will be rectified in a future expanded novel? That would be my one criticism for this book, otherwise it was a fantastic, quick, funny read. Highly recommended for middle grade and young adult readers who are already fans of Rick Riordan's, love fantasy, mythology, funny books or pretty much anything else. I just recommend that you read the Magnus Chase series before delving into this book to give yourself a little familiarity.
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Emily Wilson recommended Helen in Books (curated)
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David McK (3372 KP) rated Heroes: Mortals and Monsters, Quests and Adventures in Books
Jun 24, 2020
Second of the (currently) two of Stephen Fry's straight retelling of Greek mythology, this time focusing on the Greek heroes rather than the Gods and Goddesses of Mythos: The Greek Myths Retold, told more or less chronologically.
I say 'more or less' as the setting of these tales are in constant flux, with characters popping up all over the place long before (or after) they otherwise should! That's not a criticism of the retelling: just a statement of fact.
This volume thus covers the likes of Bellerephon and Pegasus, Oedipus (yes, that Oedipus!), Heracles - who the Romans renamed Hercules - and his Twelve Labours, Jason and the Argonauts, Theseus and the Minotaur and many (many) others!
Worth it for the educational value alone!
Now, hurry up and release part 3 (Troy) ...
I say 'more or less' as the setting of these tales are in constant flux, with characters popping up all over the place long before (or after) they otherwise should! That's not a criticism of the retelling: just a statement of fact.
This volume thus covers the likes of Bellerephon and Pegasus, Oedipus (yes, that Oedipus!), Heracles - who the Romans renamed Hercules - and his Twelve Labours, Jason and the Argonauts, Theseus and the Minotaur and many (many) others!
Worth it for the educational value alone!
Now, hurry up and release part 3 (Troy) ...
A Rope Of Vines
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A Rope of Vines - Journal from a Greek Island is a beautiful and personal account of the time spent...