«An amiable meander through the historic sources . . . Fry's light and graceful tone helps to ease the unfamiliar reader through the complicated genealogies»

The Times

«An inimitable retelling of the siege of Troy . . . Fry's narrative, artfully humorous and rich in detail, breathes life and contemporary relevance into these ancient tales»

Observer

«Fry's lively writing certainly conveys his lifelong passion for Greek myths . . . It's a rollicking good read»

Independent

«Lively, humorous and intimate, this retelling has real charm»

Guardian

«A wondrous new immersion in ancient stories we only thought we knew. Brilliant, funny, erudite, inventive, surprising and enthralling»

Richard North Patterson

«Tragedy and passion abound as Fry retells the epic siege of Troy»

Metro

«Stephen Fry takes the reader into the heart of a story both mythical and grounded in history»

Northern Life Magazine

«This pacy, witty retelling is beautifully illustrated, with an epilogue explaining the myths and historical reality of Troy»

Daily Mail

«Curl up on your sofa as Stephen brings to life the legendary . . . passionate and powerful story of Troy»

The List

«Fry is a genial guide to Greek mythology»

Daily Telegraph

«Astonishing . . . an excellent read»

The Oldie

«Full of heroism, desire and drama»

Eastern Daily Press

«Fry really brings the tale to life, adding his own wry humour to the mix . . . Well worth a read»

The Hunsbury Handbook

«A story thousands of years old, only Fry could rewrite this so captivating as ever»

School House

«Fry takes us from the founding myth of Troy, through its most famous inhabitants and the infamous war, to the razing of the city by the vengeful and victorious Achaeans»

Times