Troy

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

Independent

Perfect for the 21st Century. Ebullient, funny, Fry retells the Greek myths with elegance

The Times

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

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

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

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

Astonishing . . . an excellent read

The Oldie

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

The List

Fry's knowledge of the world - ancient and modern - bursts through at the seams . . . The reader will find themselves on a fun romp through the world's greatest story

Daily Telegraph

Full of heroism, desire and drama

Eastern Daily Press

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

School House

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

The Hunsbury Handbook

Fry is a genial guide to Greek mythology

Daily Telegraph

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

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

Daily Mail