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Irene M (130 KP) rated Monster Science: Could Monsters Survive (and Thrive!) in the Real World? in Books
Dec 7, 2018
This is a brilliant read. Packed full of monsters like Frankenstein, Vampires and Bigfoot, it starts by giving a history as to where the myth or story of the creatures came from. It then continues with a modern day science look at them and explains whether or not they could exist or survive in the real world.
A fantastic read for any budding ghost buster.
A fantastic read for any budding ghost buster.
Mediterranean Paleo Cooking: Over 125 Fresh Coastal Recipes for a Relaxed, Gluten-Free Lifestyle
Diane Sanfilippo, Caitlin Weeks and Nabil Boumrar
Book
Many people think that eating better-whether to lose weight, treat health problems, or simply...
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Taras Shevchenko - A Portrait in Four Sittings
Book
Taras Shevchenko (1814-1861) is almost universally viewed as the father of the modern Ukrainian...
Liberty Boston (93 KP) rated Oh. My. Gods. (Oh. My. Gods., #1) in Books
Mar 15, 2021
After trying to sort myself out I've finally gotten to a place where I can tell you without a doubt:
I DETEST THIS BOOK!!!!
Why?
1. The formatting is wonky, there's no indication when it time jumps.
2. it felt very rushed.
3. I could see the ending from a mile away.
Onto something better.
Seriously give me better greek myth-inspired books to read than this
I DETEST THIS BOOK!!!!
Why?
1. The formatting is wonky, there's no indication when it time jumps.
2. it felt very rushed.
3. I could see the ending from a mile away.
Onto something better.
Seriously give me better greek myth-inspired books to read than this
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Medusa: In the Mirror of Time
Book
Medusa, literally, petrifies: her face turned the ancients to stone. For Perseus and his patriarchal...
ClareR (5996 KP) rated Song of the Huntress in Books
Jun 25, 2024
Song of the Huntress was a really enjoyable listen, narrated well by Kristin Atherton. It felt like I was in 60AD with them: the descriptions of the land, the court, the battles and the Wild Hunt; the inner thoughts and motivations of Herla, Queen Æthelburg of Wessex and her husband King Ine were all described and narrated in such a way that I wanted to keep listening.
This had just the right amount of history, myth and magic for me - well, anything with those three things in is a winner, in my opinion!
With the resurgence of Greek Myth (yes, I’m a fan), it has been really heartening to see the odd Norse and Celtic myth and folklore book coming out. I enjoy a good retelling, and 5is is a good read. Yes, there are some seemingly modern themes: Æthelburg and Herla’s attraction and Ine’s asexuality in particular, but who’s to say these weren’t appropriate in 60AD? I’m sure homosexuality and asexuality have been a ‘thing’ for as long as there’s been humans (there probably is someone who could say - this is the internet, after all).
To me, as a listener/ reader, this just felt really genuine and well researched. I loved learning about the characters and their world.
Just as Sistersong left me eagerly awaiting Song of the Huntress, I’m really looking forward to whatever comes next from Lucy Holland.
This had just the right amount of history, myth and magic for me - well, anything with those three things in is a winner, in my opinion!
With the resurgence of Greek Myth (yes, I’m a fan), it has been really heartening to see the odd Norse and Celtic myth and folklore book coming out. I enjoy a good retelling, and 5is is a good read. Yes, there are some seemingly modern themes: Æthelburg and Herla’s attraction and Ine’s asexuality in particular, but who’s to say these weren’t appropriate in 60AD? I’m sure homosexuality and asexuality have been a ‘thing’ for as long as there’s been humans (there probably is someone who could say - this is the internet, after all).
To me, as a listener/ reader, this just felt really genuine and well researched. I loved learning about the characters and their world.
Just as Sistersong left me eagerly awaiting Song of the Huntress, I’m really looking forward to whatever comes next from Lucy Holland.