tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1500590946775347522.post6728823897700972969..comments2024-02-13T02:30:15.796+11:00Comments on Minerva Reads: March, May and June 2010 meetingsSue Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11128625746717614768noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1500590946775347522.post-55019026974538857412010-07-09T17:27:40.193+10:002010-07-09T17:27:40.193+10:00From Kate in Queensland:
Re Ransom
I think we also...From Kate in Queensland:<br />Re Ransom<br />I think we also discussed the nature of heroism, and how we view heroism and sacrifice in an era where we don’t see the need for gods, or their intervention. Where a king becoming mortal is in fact one of the outcomes of a democratic society. Priam and Achilles are both seen as frail and flawed, but as more endearing for their weakness. I think we also liked the humour from such a warlike original story.<br /> <br />Reunion<br />I agree it was readable, but felt it was repetitive, with limited engagement with the characters, and some very clichéd aspects. There was a lot of cynicism in the book about academia and media.<br />Interesting that most of the characters had no children, and how flawed the relationships were...Sue Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11128625746717614768noreply@blogger.com