Review Wit and erudition are impressively evident . . . Read by Fry with his accustomed ebullient showmanship [he] gives the legends modern resonance by telling them with a contemporary colloquial twist' -- AUDIOBOOK of the WEEK * The Times * Mythos is the best thing he's written since his superb first novel . . . it is entertaining and edifying - one cannot really ask for more than that * The Telegraph * Fry's lively writing certainly conveys his lifelong passion for Greek myths . . . It's a rollicking good read * The Independent * Fry reimagines the Greek myths with wit, warmth and humanity, bringing them into the modern age. A welcome addition to any bookshelf * Book Bag * Mythos is Stephen's vivid retelling of the Greek myths. Bringing to life the Gods, monsters and mortals of Ancient Greece, he reimagines their astonishing stories for the modern world. * Express and Star * Perfect for the 21st Century. Ebullient, funny, Fry retells the Greek myths with elegance * The Times * A wondrous new immersion in ancient stories we only thought weknew. Page to page, Mythos is brilliant, funny, erudite, inventive, surprising and enthralling -- Richard North Patterson * - * [Fry] exhibits prodigious learning, a great facility with words, and enormous erudition and enthusiasm * Mail on Sunday * Lively, humorous and intimate, this retelling has real charm * The Guardian * Moving and elegant * Times Literary Supplement * Read more About the Author Stephen Fry is an award-winning comedian, actor, presenter and director. He rose to fame alongside Hugh Laurie in A Bit of Fry and Laurie (which he co-wrote with Laurie) and Jeeves and Wooster, and was unforgettable as General Melchett in Blackadder. He hosted over 180 episodes of QI, and has narrated all seven of the Harry Potter novels for the audiobook recordings. He is the bestselling author of four novels - The Stars' Tennis Balls, Making History, The Hippopotamus and The Liar - as well as three volumes of autobiography - Moab is My Washpot, The Fry Chronicles and More Fool Me. Read more
A**M
Wonderful, just wonderful
It's been a very long time since I've enjoyed a book as much I have this one. Mythos is a beautiful retelling of the Greek myths that is absolutely endearing. Within the first few pages, I knew that this is the book I would like someone to read to me on my death bed. Astoundingly well written.
M**G
is an excellent audio book -- although
Audio retelling of the myths -- with Fry's POV and insights, is an excellent audio book -- although, if you aren't remembering your mythology clearly, the first disk about the Titans, chucked full of information, is a bit dry and requires careful listening to get through. But on Disk 2, beginning with the story of the rise of Zeus, Fry's thoughts and interjections come through and add interest to the retelling of these stories and his perspective. Recommend highly!
R**L
Greek Myths Beautifully Retold
Mr Fry is one of the authors I follow and I was excited to find this unexpected gem from him. I was used to his memoirs and contemporary tales and Mythos was a pleasant surprise.This is a wItty, beautifully written and intelligent reselling of these tales that I know so well from Robert Graves books, and I spent a delightful time with my May favorite characters from Greek Mythology who came to life in this wonderful book.I am a huge fan of Stephens writing and I anticipated this would be great, and he certainly has not disappointed in any way.If you want to revisit these stories or would like to explore the myths that certainly are intrinsic to the western world in so many ways, allow Stephen Fry to take you on this wonderful journey.I loved this book.
S**T
Gods brilliantly and cleverly brought to life
What a joy to read a coherent and clearly well researched story about the very naughty Greek gods written by one of the best intellectual minds out there. No matter what your beliefs, this is a romp you cannot fail to enjoy, Stephen Fry's prose as alive with mischief as the characters. You will have a smile on your face all the way through.
D**F
Captivating storytelling by author.
Since childhood, I have enjoyed reading about Greek mythology when my parents gave me my first book. The retelling of the myths by Stephen Fry is captivating. I bought this book because I find Stephen Fry on his show QI to be able to explain things in such a way to make even the most mundane or unbelievable subject enjoyable. I made a good choice to read the book, before listening to the audiobook of Mythos. You will not be disappointed.
O**N
A Wonderful Book
Clarity, deep knowledge, humor, in a serious but not stuffy treatment of the stories that illustrated wisdom and virtue, and their opposites for the great culture and the poeople who laid the foundation for western civilization. If you have any interest in Greek mythology and what it has given us, I can't think of a better place to start. Not only does Mr. Fry know his stuff, but he knows how to engage the reader, hold his interest and then satisfy him or her. I'll certainly read it again.
T**.
Arrived from the UK (Jersey, Channel Islands) in record time, in perfect condition
Great book, at a great price, and given where it needed to travel from, it was delivered fast. Prior to its estimate, and just in time for my husband to take with him on his next trip.He downloads lots of books to read and uses Audible, too. But sometimes, he just wants to hold a real book and read where he has no phone charge, or where he can't (or won't) take his phone. The beach, certain workplaces where phones aren't allowed, etc.The only negative is that the cardboard envelope this was mailed in, got wet once it was put into and stuck out a little from the mailbox. The book was fine, but the receipt with it was not. Easily might've been the book that suffered, as the cardboard was wet all the way through and to the other side.
M**.
Smells like rotten eggs. Literally.
Book is beautiful. Shipping was great; however, the book reeks of sulfur and I cannot get rid of it. I have tried everything suggested by anyone who knows anything about books, and nothing works. The smell is so potent and overpowering that I can’t stand it have it around. It’s in a ziplock bag and living out in my garage right now. I’m not sure what has caused this nauseating smell, but it has made the book unreadable.
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