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Book Info
Name of the Book : Troy
Author : Stephen Fry
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Publication Date : 29 June, 2021
No. of Pages : 288
Format : Kindle / Hardcover
Why did I chose the book?
I have heard a lot about Stephen Fry books, Heroes, Mythos and Troy. Troy was available as an ARC on Netgalley. So, there was no question of missing it out. Thanks to Netgalley for providing me a copy.
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Author Introduction
Stephen Fry, author of Troy, a Mythos Trilogy book is no stranger to anyone. Stephen Fry is an actor, comedian, author and director. Starting from his debut novel, The Liar(1991), he has written three novels, several non-fiction works and three autobiographies. You can follow the author on social media:
Website : www.stephenfry.com
Twitter : https://twitter.com/stephenfry
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/stephenfryactually/
Blurb
Troy, a city which is full of prosperity and luxury, but one prophecy changed its full course in the history. Paris, son of Priam and Hecuba, is bestowed with a boon from Aphrodite in the form of Helen, wife of Menelaus. Paris visits Sparta for Helen and returns to Troy with her.
As soon as Menelaus comes to know about this, he and his big brother, Agamemnon declares war on Troy. It took them 10 years to attack Troy and declare victory. But, the war was not only between Sparta and Troy, whole Greece was embroiled in this bloodlust scenario including Gods.
My Opinion
Incredible, Bloodlust and Mythical Tale
Troy by Stephen Fry is a fantastic mythological tale of a once prosperous city of Troy. I have read about Troy before but not in such an amazing and detailed way. The author has traced the lineage of Greek gods and their sons, kings and queens extensively. And, the description of war is so detailed and extensive that I felt like I was standing amidst the fight. Also, the author has annexed a list of all the characters at the end of the book.
I would give 5 stars to the book for its extraordinary imagery of a tale so old and wonderful. Although, the climax was a little bit disturbing.
Narrative Style
Troy by Stephen Fry is an enigmatic tale of war between Sparta and Troy. The characters have been remarkably defined from their family origin. The author has described each and every one of them including Gods right from the very beginning. The events are narrated in proper synchronization so that the plot would not confuse you.
Character Portrayal
Each and every character is important in the book Troy by Stephen Fry. You cannot afford to miss the details drawn out by the author. It helps in better understanding of the story. The author has even lined out all the achievements and failures of the Kings and Gods.
Ratings
- Recommendation -------------- 5/5
- Plot ------------------------------ 5/5
- Climax -------------------------- 5/5
- Characters ---------------------- 5/5
- Cover ---------------------------- 5/5
- Writing Style ------------------- 5/5
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