Odyssey by Stephen Fry
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READ THE FINAL BOOK IN STEPHEN FRY’S ACCLAIMED INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING GREEK MYTHS SERIES TELLING THE STORY OF THE ODYSSEY
CAN A HERO FIND HIS WAY HOME?
The most famous heroic story of all time, Odyssey is chock full of monsters, murder, maelstroms, gods, giants, wit, wisdom – and the most cunning hero of them all: Odysseus
'Outstandingly entertaining quartet of books . . . Fry breathes contemporary relevance into these ancient tales . . . his wry sense of humour and natural gift for storytelling make for a highly engaging read' Observer
'[A] jaunty version of Homer. . . The last in Fry’s four-book retelling of the Greek myths is relatable and full of humour' Guardian, Book of the Day
'The familiar narrative bounds along in a chatty style, coloured with mildly revisionist insights into the characters' Daily Mail
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A sweeping, engrossing story ― i
Imaginative ― Daily Mail
Relatable and full of humour . . . Odyssey brings [the] four-book sequence satisfyingly to a close ― Guardian
The familiar narrative bounds along in a chatty style, coloured with mildly revisionist insights into the characters ― Daily Mail
Accessible storytelling and Fry brings warmth, exuberance and humour. Hard to beat ― Guardian
Praise for Stephen Fry's Greek Myth retellings ― -
A romp through the lives of ancient Greek gods. Fry is at his story-telling best . . . the gods will be pleased ― The Times
A head-spinning marathon of legends ― Guardian
An odyssey through Greek mythology. Brilliant - all hail Stephen Fry ― Daily Mail
Fry's lively writing conveys his lifelong passion for Greek myths. A rollicking good read ― Independent
Here, indeed, be monsters, myriad adventures and machinating gods. Fry is a personable and passionate narrator ― Mail on Sunday
Makes the stories relatable without skimping on the gory details, or sacrificing the truths of the myth. It's rich, it's funny and you'll feel like you've learned a lot ― Herald
Entertaining and edifying ― Telegraph
Fry is a natural storyteller and his lively retellings make for an entertaining read ― Observer
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Product details
- Publisher : Michael Joseph Ltd (27 October 2022)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 400 pages
- ISBN-10 : 024148636X
- ISBN-13 : 978-0241486368
- Item Weight : 560 g
- Dimensions : 15.2 x 3.3 x 23.3 cm
