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Mythos
- By: Stephen Fry
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 15 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 2,581
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 2,334
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,326
The Greek myths are amongst the greatest stories ever told, passed down through millennia and inspiring writers and artists as varied as Shakespeare, Michelangelo, James Joyce and Walt Disney. They are embedded deeply in the traditions, tales and cultural DNA of the West. You'll fall in love with Zeus, marvel at the birth of Athena, wince at Cronus and Gaia's revenge on Ouranos, weep with King Midas and hunt with the beautiful and ferocious Artemis.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Absolutely delightful to listen to
- By Barbara on 05-23-19
- Mythos
- By: Stephen Fry
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
Written to be read
Reviewed: 12-13-21
In Mythos, Stephen Fry reinterpreted the most famous stories of the old Greek gods.
I was hoping for a Greek version of Neil Gaiman’s Norse Mythology. In the beginning, I was disappointed. While Neil Gaiman’s stories are dark and stern, Stephen Fry keeps it light and jovial.
I’m happy to say, that over time his style grew on me. The stories are well written and excellently read. I would even argue that they were written with the intent to be read. Getting the Audiobook version was the right choice.
Fry’s knowledge of the myths and their backstories is impressive. Often, he mentions anecdotes and modern references.
Can’t wait to listen to the sequel “Heroes”.
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48 Laws of Power
- By: Robert Greene
- Narrated by: Richard Poe
- Length: 23 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 25,271
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 20,990
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 20,868
Amoral, cunning, ruthless, and instructive, this piercing work distills 3,000 years of the history of power into 48 well-explicated laws. This bold volume outlines the laws of power in their unvarnished essence, synthesizing the philosophies of Machiavelli, Sun Tzu, Carl von Clausewitz, and other infamous strategists. The 48 Laws of Power will fascinate any listener interested in gaining, observing, or defending against ultimate control.
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5 out of 5 stars
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You don't have to be a psychopath to like this.
- By Gaggleframpf on 02-25-16
- 48 Laws of Power
- By: Robert Greene
- Narrated by: Richard Poe
48 nuggets of wisdom
Reviewed: 11-16-21
The 48 laws of power are isolated nuggets of wisdom about human nature. They are timeless and today as relevant as two thousand years ago. Devoid of any moral judgment they state how humans interact, not how they should interact.
Sadly, the laws are presented completely unstructured. And while the description of the laws is on point and greatly illustrated with historical anecdotes, they should have been shortened. I often skipped a chapter after the middle.
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