Mythos: The Greek Myths RetoldMythos: The Greek Myths Retold
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What it's about
Stephen Fry retells the Greek myths from the beginning: from the creation of the world and the rise of Zeus and the Olympians to Pandora's box, Prometheus' gift of fire and countless stories of gods and mortals. He makes the ancient tales funny, emotional and easy to follow, without losing their wonder.
Why it's worth reading
It has spent 21 weeks on the New York Times bestseller lists. It's the most entertaining introduction to Greek mythology there is.
You'll love it if you liked
Circe
The Song of Achilles
The IliadGood to know
It's the first of a series; Heroes and Troy continue it. The audiobook, read by Fry, is a delight.
By the numbers
- Readers87 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller63 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #75 of the 198 history books we rank
- #205 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #405 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
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Quick answers
Is Mythos: The Greek Myths Retold worth reading?
Yes. It has spent 21 weeks on the New York Times bestseller lists. It ranks #405 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 79.7 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Mythos: The Greek Myths Retold about?
Stephen Fry retells the Greek myths from the beginning: from the creation of the world and the rise of Zeus and the Olympians to Pandora's box, Prometheus' gift of fire and countless stories of gods and mortals. He makes the ancient tales funny, emotional and easy to follow, without losing their wonder.
How long does it take to read Mythos: The Greek Myths Retold?
About 11 hours (448 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Mythos: The Greek Myths Retold?
If you liked it, try Circe by Madeline Miller, The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller or The Iliad by Homer.