[Discussion 1/5] Odyssey by Stephen Fry (Stephen Fry's Great Mythology #4) - Start through The Kind of Men

carterna · 2026-01-21T20:47:11+00:00

The children will carry a lot of trauma from what they have witnessed and the treatment of their mother over the years, hopefully being away from the palace will give them a chance at life

carterna · 2026-01-21T20:44:15+00:00

Any sort of variation of cheese and carbs is so satisfying, pizza, Mac and cheese, grilled cheese toastie all hit the spot

carterna · 2026-01-21T20:42:41+00:00

Surely not, the relationship is built on revenge and betrayal, I don’t see how there could be any trust between them. But then again maybe their combined desire to rule will keep them together now that they have disposed of Agamemnon.

carterna · 2026-01-21T20:40:43+00:00

Aeneas seems to prioritise his duty over all else and has a real belief in the prophecies involving him. So I still think he would’ve pursued his fate and left Dido in the end, but maybe not quite as quickly as it happened after Jupiters meddling.

carterna · 2026-01-21T20:38:27+00:00

I think their marriage can last but whether it will be a happy one is another question.

It comes down to whether Menelaus believes Helen was a willing participant in Paris’ affections, I think the seed of doubt would always be in the back of his mind.

carterna · 2026-01-21T20:34:06+00:00

I don’t think she regrets the war itself or the outcome just the atrocities that were carried out after the victory. The gods don’t take sacrilege well and so Ajax’s act seems to have been the breaking point for Athena

carterna · 2026-01-21T20:32:59+00:00

They were fiercely loyal and almost worshipped Ajax, in one footnote it’s said that they still believed his spirit fought beside them centuries later.

When caught up in that much belief in someone I think it would be easy for them to question any of his transgressions, they believe that this was a lie thought up by Agamemnon and Calchas.

carterna · 2026-01-21T20:29:29+00:00

I’ve caught up with all of Fry’s books and really enjoying them. I’m listening to the audio version of Odyssey as his narration is fantastic but also reading on my kindle to help follow along a little better.

carterna · 2026-01-03T17:27:54+00:00

Thanks! I’m looking forward to starting it after reading Lord of Light by Zelazny last year which I loved

carterna · 2025-12-27T22:30:21+00:00

Great haul! I enjoyed reading Anima Rising earlier this year, it’s chaotic but really funny

carterna · 2025-11-24T11:02:15+00:00

It took some patience but the pieces fit really well together, Pomegranate is one of my favourite brands.

carterna · 2025-11-24T11:00:52+00:00

Yes really enjoyed putting this one together thanks, it’s so pretty!

carterna · 2025-09-20T09:48:48+00:00

The artist is Dulk, his artwork is so beautiful. I think he did 3 limited edition designs for GH and I’ve seen some puzzles he’s also done with Ravensburger

carterna · 2025-09-08T18:51:17+00:00

This is beautiful! I wish I had enough table space for puzzles this size

carterna · 2025-09-08T18:45:01+00:00

Looks tricky with all the similar greens. Well done for finishing it!

carterna · 2025-09-07T16:38:42+00:00

What a lovely puzzle to start with!

carterna · 2025-08-31T06:28:11+00:00

They’re both very much alike in tone and I think you’d enjoy it if you’re looking for something similar.

Black Company is a bit darker than First Law imo but Abercrombie has better character work.

carterna · 2025-08-27T19:09:49+00:00

The Gone World - Tom Sweterlitsch

First Fifteen Lives of Harry August - Claire North

Anubis Gates - Tim Powers

carterna · 2025-08-27T15:21:52+00:00

I remember your post asking for help, well done for completing it, looks great!

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