Jeroen

This might be an excellent book to cover the major (and some minor) Greek myths with lots of sources and explanations of origins and discussion the multiple versions of the stories.

But it was just SO NOT what I was expecting, and therefore massively disappointing for me..

Apart from the stories on Troy, Odyssey, and the Argonauts, most pages dwindle in naming hundreds of names and family trees. Basically unreadable if you are here for a good telling of a myth.

Hypothesis: The more nonsensical, the story, and book are... the more it becomes a page-turner?

Even though the book didn't totally warm me up for the genre, maybe this hypothesis is true?

This book had multiple shorter stories, which seem to be building up to a large finale.. until it didn't? All that is left are half-finished stories. Some interesting enough on their own, others just plain weird and/or boring.

At least it had a cat in it

What to say about this book? The first two-thirds of the book are filled with exciting adventures and a compelling love story. I couldn't put it down! Medea is a strong and fascinating character, and her journey is captivating.

However, the middle part of the book becomes melancholic. It was difficult to keep reading because not much happens. While this section is important for the story's development and ending, it felt a bit dull and dragged on.

The ending, though, is fantastic! Medea's revenge is intense and powerful. The final chapters are thrilling and leave a lasting impression. The exciting conclusion more than makes up for the slower, melancholic middle part.

Really interesting read, although a cumbersome read, to see the history of the USSR through the eyes of food. From deplorable times of great famine to times of plentiful, food says a lot about the condition and politics of a nation. And in this nations case; totally bonkers ... und yet one can imagine why people long back to the USSR.

This book is intense and beautifully written. It explores themes about life and tradition in Japan after the second world war. The tension grows with every page, and being better informed than the characters brings an interesting dynamic. Poor Ryuji, Fusako, and Noboru

Easy read, very cute (or should I say kawaii?), and a touching ending. All I wish for from a book.

What beauty can emerge from the depths of intergenerational trauma, neglect, and love? Far more than I ever expected. -Four Seasons in Japan- is a truly moving and gripping read that explores the complexity of family bonds with remarkable depth and sensitivity. Ayako and Kyo have become the family members I never had but always wished for, leaving a lasting impression on my heart.