Reviews for The metamorphosis of Ovid

The average rating for The metamorphosis of Ovid based on 2 reviews is 4.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2017-04-06 00:00:00 Dewijanti Hardi In Metamorphoses Book VI by Ovid the tragedies that result from angering the gods are horrific. The detailing and way in which Ovid describes the scenes are my favorite part. Through the authors writing style I was able to clearly imagine the action in the play. However horrible the situations, the stories are captivating through the unique action that takes place. Through the tales in the book the gods aren’t portrayed as divine creatures that rule out of kindness but rather fear. The spoiled temperament of the gods was irritating to hear of at times but also enhances the indignation and possible message that the author is trying to convey. The mortals on the other hand were mostly pitiful and not very bright. This book provides a fresh look into the depth of cruelty that the gods were capable of. This book is definitely an interesting read and surprisingly vivid in detailing the cruel punishments given by the gods (159).

Review # 2 was written on 2011-04-18 00:00:00 Jill Padilla Anyone who is a fan of Mythology must read this. I go back and re-read stories often. It lets me get lost in a world of fantasy.