tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594502524570705142.post4449076637739449040..comments2023-10-21T06:32:59.556-05:00Comments on Imagination in Focus: Review - THE GODDESS TESTAmeliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14767350676055319412noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594502524570705142.post-55340611361771283782011-05-18T04:11:01.297-05:002011-05-18T04:11:01.297-05:00+JMJ+
If your question about whether or not we r...+JMJ+ <br /><br />If your question about whether or not we read reviews before buying a book was a clever hook to get us to read your review, then it worked for me! =P But to answer the question itself, no, I hardly ever consult reviews before trying a new read. <br /><br />The myth of Hades and Persephone is one of my favourites, and I admit I'm not crazy about a retelling that elaborates on elements that are not even from the original. You're so right that it was Psyche, not Persephone, who had to pass several "impossible" tests. <br /><br />I'm not too encouraged, either, by your recommendation that we think of Hades as a completely different character from the original Greek god. (But this is a criticism of the book, Amelia, not of your review!) If he's not Hades, then why does she call him Hades? I really don't think it's fair to bait Greek mythology buffs and then pull that sort of switch on them. <br /><br />Anyway, although I don't make a habit of reading reviews, I'm glad I read this one because it told me what I wanted to know about <i>The Goddess Test</i>, even if the answer probably isn't going to help Aimee Carter make another sale! =P <br /><br />Thanks, Amelia. =)Enbrethilielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03414765854670926854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594502524570705142.post-5126244349613321852011-05-15T06:20:19.591-05:002011-05-15T06:20:19.591-05:00I wasn't sure about reading this, especially a...I wasn't sure about reading this, especially after how much I didn't like Meg Cabot's version but your review makes me feel better about it. I do like the original myth but I will give The Goddess Test a try if I can get it from the library some time. Thanks for your review!Christina Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07756342293865115352noreply@blogger.com