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This was such a great book. It's in a pretty unique format in which the story of the main character is told through letters for the reader to receive.
I found the writing to be very enjoyable and easy to read. The author, Chbosky, is incredibly talented and gives the character such voice and personality that the letters feel like they were truly written by the MC and that they really existed.
Even though my non-American background doesn't allow for much relatability to some of the pop culture / American references being made, I still felt like the story was just as charming and engaging.
Incredibly well-written book, real-feeling character and storytelling and an overall amazing experience.
This was such a great book. It's in a pretty unique format in which the story of the main character is told through letters for the reader to receive.
I found the writing to be very enjoyable and easy to read. The author, Chbosky, is incredibly talented and gives the character such voice and personality that the letters feel like they were truly written by the MC and that they really existed.
Even though my non-American background doesn't allow for much relatability to some of the pop culture / American references being made, I still felt like the story was just as charming and engaging.
Incredibly well-written book, real-feeling character and storytelling and an overall amazing experience.
My favorite in Stephen Fry's myth retelling series. The author retells the famous Greek myths in such an approachable and entertaining way. I find that I can't put the book down wanting to know more about the complex and intertwining lives of Heracles, Theseus, Perseus, etc.
Fry presents these stories in an uninterpreted manner so that the reader can form their own ideas and thoughts if they like. All Fry does, while being witty and crafty with storytelling, is present the stories in the best and most thorough way he considers appropriate. Of course, you are not expected to remember absolutely every detail which is why there's a handy map and full glossary at the end of the book which gives a brief rundown of any character or creature met through the stories.
I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in the Greek myths, more specifically the heroes of those myths. I can't wait for Odyssey to publish, very excited!
My favorite in Stephen Fry's myth retelling series. The author retells the famous Greek myths in such an approachable and entertaining way. I find that I can't put the book down wanting to know more about the complex and intertwining lives of Heracles, Theseus, Perseus, etc.
Fry presents these stories in an uninterpreted manner so that the reader can form their own ideas and thoughts if they like. All Fry does, while being witty and crafty with storytelling, is present the stories in the best and most thorough way he considers appropriate. Of course, you are not expected to remember absolutely every detail which is why there's a handy map and full glossary at the end of the book which gives a brief rundown of any character or creature met through the stories.
I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in the Greek myths, more specifically the heroes of those myths. I can't wait for Odyssey to publish, very excited!
