Gods behaving badly by marie phillips

Now, in their final moments together, Scarlet hopes to put to rest the last tensions that have marked their relationship. Apollo is the true comic
relief, but the other gods who make appearances are all just as hopeless and vindictive, really. As you may know from some of my other reviews, I
really enjoy listening to Rosalyn Landor. The bad news, though, is that their power is fading fast and they need to find a way to avoid dying off all
together. Her own parents eat cereal in the afternoon. And if Apollo and Aphrodite live in the same house, they probably would end up having sex
with each other, consi It's a setting that just full of possibilities: I'll give it one star for a creative concept and a few interesting literary devices, but on
the whole this book was a disappointment. The Night Life of the Gods, the madcap story of a scientist who instigates a nocturnal spree with the
Greek gods, is arguably his most sparkling comedic achievement. Guardian News and Media. When he visits a looted museum in Iraq, looking for
treasures he can ship back to Canada, he finds nine papyrus scrolls that have lain hidden for two thousand years. Want to Read Currently Reading
Read. Some of the gods have to get jobs to maintain their minimal lifestyle, so Apollo works as a TV psychic, Artemis walks dogs, and Dionysus
owns a night club. Former psychoanalyst and acclaimed novelist Salley Vickers revisits a crime committed long ago that still has disturbing
reverberations for us all today. Thus ensconced, with time on their hands, they trade spiteful wisecracks about the glory days. Sep 26, Jam rated it
liked it Recommends it for: One day the game between Apollo and Aphrodite goes too far and two mortals, Alice and Nick get tangled up in their
power play. I mean, you, about me. Apr 25, Kasia rated it really liked it. Retrieved from " https: The only content we will consider removing is
spam, slanderous attacks on other members, or extremely offensive content eg. Marie Phillips is currently reading. The big message for religious
types is that gods exist only because they are believed in. Which is fitting because this book is about the Greek gods of legend being transplanted
into modern day London, where they've supposedly lived since the years of the Renaissance. Halfway through, the book becomes a classic fantasy
adventure story, descending into the underworld for a rescue mission and a test of heroism. At first, she rejects him--but Hades is wealthy,
intelligent, and powerful. What would the ancient gods of Greece and Rome do in today's 21st Century world? What a phenomenally imaginative
and creative approach to the modern day of the Greek gods - makes Rick Riordan look like an amateur. With an interesting cast of characters
from a Christian Eros to a drunk, DJ in Dionysus, Phillips uses her cast of characters to dramatically set the stage for a modern day Greek comedy
of errors and missed chances. She is a fabulous narrator and really adds a lot to the story - so much so that I probably would have returned this
audio book after the first 20 "he saids" if it weren't for her. If you just want a fun story with nods to mythology, you might enjoy this book. Gods
Behaving Badly is based on the premise that the Greek immortals were real and, as immortals, are still alive and well in the modern day. And
somewhere between the shadows and the sun was a world of treachery, danger, and unending desire The story in itself was okay. This novel
scales my personal humor Mount Olympus to take it's place beside The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy as one of the funniest books I've ever
read. Which is odd, but I got over it. I would have liked more Athena, Hera and the other gods in general, but one can't have everything and the
book made the wise decision to tie up in just under pages any more and it probably would have started to feel fairly tedious. Just a moment while
we sign you in to your Goodreads account. If you don't have a favorite or can't name many of them, you should think about reading this book
anyway. Read this ages ago, but it's been wiggling in my brain recently with a different mythology remake book. But when Alice and the entire
world may be destroyed, Neil will dare anything to save them. Fed up, ill-tempered, occupied with lust and wicked games on their mind they find
that mortals make great toys. It had a faint Australian accent. What I find interesting about these archetypes and how the author fleshed them out,
is that for each, I have known someone who fits their personality profile. Yes, the twelve Greek gods of Olympus are alive and well in the twenty-
first century, but they are crammed together in a London town houseand are none too happy about it. Though Addie and her husband,
ornithologist Tom Kavanagh, have made their life in southeastern Pennsylvania, Addie has chosen to die at the New Jersey home of her dearest
friend, Cora. Two perplexed humans, Alice and Neil, who are caught in the crossfire, must fear not only for their own lives, but for the survival of
humankind. View all 5 comments. Eros, the god of love, has converted to Christianity, while Dionysus, the god of wine, runs a hip nightclub and
contributes to all sorts of societal degeneration. Cerberus, the hound of Hades, has three heads. But what else am I going to do? It hits Apollo, he
gazes at Alice, Neil has a rival, and the rest is on autopilot. Aphrodite, the goddess of love, is putting her skills to good use as a phone-sex
operator. The book drags on as the light-hearted first half gives way to a ridiculous plot to save the world. After reading Gods Behaving Badly, I
began asking my friends if they have a favorite Greek god or goddess. There, he befriends a young orphan, actor, and petty criminal named Jim.
Open Preview See a Problem? Actually, I was just thinking the same thing myself. You can back your beliefs up with archaeology or sacred texts,
but ultimately it comes down to siding with one team or another. Neil and Alice are introduced in a scene where they are visiting in her cleaning
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all of Aphrodite's phone sex got me a little excited. It is and Sigmund Freud, suffering from the debilitating effects of cancer, has been permitted by
the Nazis to leave Vienna. Altogether, wouldn't we expect the whole clan to be just as dysfunctional in this age as the one they originated in? This
book had a great concept, but the execution was disappointing. Marie Phillips is currently reading. Otherwise, move along, there's nothing more to
see here. They can't leve, they have just enough power to keep things ticking over, but doing anything other than general maintainance is a huge
waste of resources. Dionysos and his religion, e. With an endless supply of bourbon and a series of meaningless jobs, Cat is struggling to forget her
Ohio hometown and the rural farmhouse she once called home. Think of this like a whipped cream dessert version of American Gods. Aphrodite,
the temptress, does phone sex for money. Want to Read saving. Nothing less than a true act of heroism is neededbut can these two
decidedly ordinary people replicate the feats of the mythical heroes and save the world? View all 5 comments. Anyone who wants a good laugh.
 Teri Coyne has created a stunning tapestry of pain and passion where past and present are seamlessly interwoven to tell a story that sears and
warms in equal measure. Zeus spends most of This story reads like the novelization of a comic book. Only, its taken very literally, and set kind of
into the format of an old Greek legend. Goodreads Librarians are volunteers who have applied for and received librarian status on Goodreads.
Well, a failed actor, but still Raunchy behavior and language abound, so don't say you weren't warned, but aside from that Marie Phillips has
written a thoroughly delightful tale that evokes both laughter and fond memories of your humanities professor. Discussion questions 1 11 Aug 15,
Media Gods Behaving Badly. For Artemis goddess of hunting, professional dog walker , Aphrodite goddess of beauty, telephone sex operator ,
and Apollo god of the sun, TV psychic , there's no way outuntil a meek cleaner, Alice, and her would-be boyfriend, Neil, turn their world
literally upside down. Even readers who do not have a firm background in mythology will enjoy this book. And the title pretty much said it all,
these Gods do not behave themselves. However, while enjoyable and I did laugh out loud a few times--Eros is a born again Christian, how great is
that? Jan 18, Deborah Pickstone rated it it was amazing Shelves: There, he befriends a young orphan, actor, and petty criminal named Jim. To ask
Marie Phillips questions, please sign up. We get some of the classic elements demanded by such a project- rogue love interests, fighting, revenge,
jealousy. Thanks for telling us about the problem. When I first started listening to this audiobook, I cringed just about every second because of the
authors "He said, she said" style of writing. In its structure and style this novel follows in the tradition of writers like Virginia Woolf, Harriet Doerr,
and Carol Shields: The novel suggests a way the Olympians can regain their power at the expense of monotheism and Jesus in particular. Gods
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The Warded Pgillips by Peter V. In doing so, it knocks one more peg out from the old 'women aren't as funny as men' canard while helping me
appreciate a literary subject I'd long found mystifying. Here he is treated simply as a drunken pervert. Random House Readers' Group. Which
is odd, but I got over it. For most of the novel, the pages flipped over like the wind was turning them. The novels a hoot with many a LOL
moment. The only flaw I see if the simplicity by which the Greek gods are presented. Two perplexed humans, Alice and Neil, who are caught in
the crossfire, must fear not only for their own lives, but for the survival of humankind. It's an easy, quick read, but has much to say about the human
condition, the myth of monotheism and the politics of religion. Mar 03, M2t2 rated it really liked it. I'm an avid fan of Greek mythology, and this
book starts out with a lot of promise. When Jim runs into trouble with the law, Prometheus is torn -- if he uses his powers to get his friend
behwving of trouble, he will betray his hiding place to the gods. Immortals face-off against other immortals, pulling hapless mortals into their battles
at whim, until ultimately minor differences must be set aside and efforts made to recreate the heroic feats of old to prevent the destruction of the
world. Marie Phillips rated a book liked it. I'd say that's an accomplishment worthy of myth. This novel scales my personal humor Bdhaving
Olympus to take it's place beside The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy as one of the funniest books I've ever read. Romantics and classics geeks.
This was indeed Fluff with a capital F. It did get a bit heavy in the middle, but probably appropriately so, given events. Retrieved 14 February
There are two mortals that get mixed up with this crazy family, and they do have a journey, but you'd think with people like Zeus and Hades getting
involved, the whole thing would be more London, England United Kingdom. This story gods behaving badly by marie phillips like the
novelization of a comic book. At times the story was a little too simple and vacuous for me, but then I reminded myself that that was what I wanted
and to stop gods behaving badly by marie phillips it. Sign in with Facebook Sign in options. The plot is treated as if phjllips g I was so excited
for this book and thought the concept was brilliant. The gods behaving badly by marie phillips is unsurprising-- power is linked to belief!
Otherwise, move along, there's nothing more to see here. Nov 26, Bunny rated it it was amazing Recommends it for: Retrieved behxving " https:
He also sees the future, travels gods behaving badly by marie phillips, loves jokes, and abhors violence.