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ablotial's review
2.0
This was the second of two books in this series that my niece borrowed from the library when she visited. I didn't like this one as much as the Medusa book -- this one had a lot of the same annoying gimmicky feel with the made up words and the "oh brother" relationship between Hades, Zeus and Po, but the plot didn't do enough to make up for it. The main storyline in this book is Zeus giving Pandora the box and betting that she'll open it, and when she doesn't he does everything he can think of over the course of many years to trick her into opening it. The "tricks" are kind of lame, and there is no climactic ending because it's just so predictable when it does happen. I did like the parts with Prometheus though, and how they dealt with his punishment and tricked Zeus... but not enough to up the stars on the rest of the book.
ellanapton's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
aries_1395's review
4.0
This is a fun read. The main events in the original myth remained, but the way it happened was much lighter, that it could be read and be enjoyed by children.
And I like Hades, here. I mean, I always love Hades, ever since I began studying the Greek Myth, but I like his personality here. Not too dark, and not to jolly either.
Anyways, I like it, and I'm hoping to stumble to another book from this series. :D
And I like Hades, here. I mean, I always love Hades, ever since I began studying the Greek Myth, but I like his personality here. Not too dark, and not to jolly either.
Anyways, I like it, and I'm hoping to stumble to another book from this series. :D
bookwyrmreads's review
3.0
Honestly I feel like this is one of the weaker ones in the series- just not a whole lot of plot. But still it is a solid retelling.
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