By Stephen Fry
SPOILER-FREE
Odysseus’s journey from the battlefields of Troy to his home in Ithaca is one of the greatest stories ever told. From the lotus-eaters to the sirens, from Circe to the Cyclops, this is a tale of thrilling adventures, cunning escapes, and enduring devotion. Stephen Fry breathes new life into the ancient poem with humor and pathos. Illustrated throughout with classical art inspired by the myths, this gorgeous volume invites you to explore a captivating world with a brilliant storyteller as your guide.
REVIEW
THEMES: INFORMATIVE, HUMOROUS, HISTORICAL, MEDIUM-PACED.
Odyssey is the final instalment of the 4-book, Greek Myth series by Stephen Fry. It details Odysseus long journey to Ithica, as well as stories of other relative characters.
I may have made a mistake.
Stupidly, I read Circe by Madeline Miller just before reading Odyssey (the Goddess Circe, is also in Odyssey, to clarify). I may have to do some further reading into the Odyssey, as everything is getting mixed up with Miller’s incredible writing.
The Odyssey is an interesting story, and one I was looking forward to after reading Troy. I was especially excited about what happened to some of the beloved characters from Troy, as well as getting to know Odysseus better.
In some ways, it was good that I read Circe, as it changed the way I view Odysseus. It makes you realise how important the narrator is to a story. I wonder how Fry feels about Odysseus, and how that changed the narrative of the story, even without him knowing?
There is not much I can review without spoiling, so all I can say is it is well written, humorous and incredibly interesting.
All and all a very enjoyable read, I flew through it like the rest of the series. I will definitely be re-reading this series for years to come!
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