Wednesday 29 June 2016

The Trials of Apollo #1: The Hidden Oracle Review

The Hidden Oracle is the first book in Riordan’s new series, The Trials of Apollo. It follows the events of The Heroes of Olympus; however, it has a completely different perspective character, Apollo! The reader accompanies him on his trials to earn his way back into Olympus, the first trial involving finding the hidden oracle.

Tuesday 21 June 2016

Greek Mythology: Culture and Religion (Part I)

When discussing the Ancient Greeks and their religion, an integral element is the mythology that accompanied it. From tales of great heroic deeds to stories of gods behaving outrageously, for readers in the present day, they are a great source of entertainment and are regarded as brilliant literature. However, the myths we have gained from the Ancient Greeks are fascinating to discuss, in their own right, and in conjunction with religion and culture.

Sunday 12 June 2016

'Elizabeth is Missing' Short Review

‘Elizabeth is Missing’, by Emma Healey, is an intriguing novel about 70-year-old Maude who is determined to find her friend Elizabeth, as she is convince that something is wrong – even if no one trusts her memory.