La mitologia greca. Storie di dei, dee, mostri e mortali

Totally awesome--I love everything about it and could not imagine Greek mythology being explained better. So much better than other high-rated books. The artwork is stellar but what I appreciate most is the story-telling approach. The intro briefly explains how all people and society's try to make se Leggi tutto

The only thing that saves this from getting only one star is the fabulous illustrations. The text is terrible, poorly researched, biased and down right infuriating. What a waste of such wonderful illustrations!

American author Donna Jo Napoli and British illustrator Christina Balit, whose other collaborations include books on ancient Egyptian and Norse Mythology , the stories of the Bible , and the Arabian Nights , here focus on the world of Greek mythology. Beginning with Gaia, and the creation of the world, Leggi tutto

Ако следите редовно „Книжни Криле” вероятно си спомняте ревюто ни на „Вечните арабски приказки: Истории за приключения, магия, любов и измяна” от Дона Джо Наполи, с илюстрации от Кристина Балит. Но тази завладяваща книга на не е единствена по рода си. Всъщност, тя е вече четвъртата в поредицата на N Leggi tutto

Well, this could have been better. Most of the stories, especially those about the gods, were too short and completely different from what I’ve read in other history books. I‘m no expert, of course, and clearly this was made for a younger audience, so I‘m trying not to be too critical.

Real Rating: 1.5 I have always had a love for mythology especially anything Greek/Roman mythology. When my friend brought this to my attention, I was excited. I could not wait to crack open this book and dive into the world of mythology. Unfortunately I was disappointed by the lack of research this bo Leggi tutto