I read this when I was on holiday this week. It is the first fiction book I’ve read in a long time and I forget how much I enjoy a novel which brings the best sort of escapism and takes you on a real adventure while really giving you another perspective on life.
Based in London, the Greek gods have become jaded with live and in human form, living among mortals they are losing their power. It’s not until they hire a cleaner that they start off on an adventure that takes them into the underworld to regain their abilities.
It’s such a great book because it teaches you all about the Greek gods including Apollo, Artemus, Aphrodite and Zeus by bringing them as characters into the 21st Century. Ironically I was actually in Greece when I read this book which made it all that extra special.
Very funny at times and very well written. A real page turner. Highly recommended.
Favorite quote from the book:
“I want to get shit-faced and fuck someone. Preferably several people,” said Apollo. – page 103
Overall: 85%