A review by ellensbookishcollection
Pandora's Jar: Women in the Greek Myths by Natalie Haynes

challenging informative reflective fast-paced

5.0


Okay, where to start?! 

Natalie Haynes did an amazing job with wonderful feminist discussions about women in Greek myths. I enjoyed the writing so much, I feel like I could read anything she writes. 😆 

I have fallen in love with the Greek Myth retellings that have become more popular in recent years. I STILL need to grab A Thousand Ships by this wonderful author, but im a MASSIVE fan of Madeline Miller. A Thousnad Ships is now very high on my "books to buy" list!

It was so refreshing to see the women discussed in this book, in a light that really focused on them. More often then not, women are forced into the background of their own stories. The retellings are warped in ways that make them villainous, monstrous, and just plain evil crazed women. Look how Medusa has been treated thought history!

Going into this book, a basic knowledge of myths with definitely help but it's not necessary! The information in this book is wonderful and I learned so much I didn't know about many of the women featured. This was an absolutely GREAT read that I enjoyed soooo much. 

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5