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The Age of Zeus

James Lovegrove

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Mpauli

165 reviews467 followers

December 9, 2015

This book was a lot of fun. We follow Samantha Akehurst, who lives in a world where the greek pantheon stepped back into the limelight 10 years ago and took over the rule of the planet.
Samantha is now offered a job on a secret private task force to take up arms against the gods and take back the world.
This all sounds like the set-up for a Michael Bay movie and of course there is a lot of over-the-top action to be expected, when humans in battlesuits square off against gods.
But James Lovegrove delivers more than just an action adventure. His characters have believeable personalities and their own motivations for what they are doing.
He also raises some interesting questions. For example, the world is quite a safe place after the gods took over, crime rates have diminished and there aren't wars anymore, cause the gods are able to stomp down any opposition. So the question of how much freedom we would be willing to give up to have a secure society is always imminent in the book.
There are other underlying themes as well, but I don't want to go into too much detail here to avoid spoilers.
Overall the book was a satisfying adrenaline ride that took its quiet moments at the right time. It was also very different from "Age of Ra", which I've read 1-2 years ago, so Lovegrove is not simply doing the same book just with other gods. I'm looking forward to read the remaining "Age of..." books by James Lovegrove and see what he has in store for other pantheons.

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Liviu

2,386 reviews673 followers

July 23, 2014

I finished Age of Zeus by J. Lovegrove which is a very fast read despite its almost 700 page bulk; in the same thematic with Age of Ra but this time with the Olympians taking over humanity, Age of Zeus is quite different from Ra, though it is closer to what I expected Ra to be with a mixture of low-bro comedy (mythporn says it all with titles that are hilarious in a sick way so to speak, though there is no explicit language beyond those titles but those are quite explicit), monsters and urban combat with enhanced technology, while Ra turned out to be one of the most philosophical mil-sf novel I've read

The short summary - Olympians appear 10 years ago with all the monsters from the myths in tow as well as the powers from myths and enforce peace on humanity at some cost like obliterating some cities to make a point, defeating and destroying any army sent against them...

12 experienced (army and police) scarred veterans are chosen by a rich industrialist and offered the chance to strike back using special armor that gave them powers on the Olympians scale - lower but on the same level so the attempt to overthrow the Gods has a shot; of course all take Titan names and they start by hunting the monsters (hydra, lamia, typhon, cyclops, minotaur...)

Police Detective hotshot Samantha Akerhurst aka Sam emerges as the de facto leader - though the cast is multi-ethnic, multi-racial, multi-cultural and as pc as it gets - and of course the rich industrialist in cause has his own secrets

The Olympians steal the show with their hi-jinks and there are a lot of "current issues" jokes, jibes and fun poked at politicians, media personalities... that are sort of recognizable at least in type if not in actual persona

While lacking the deep and mysterious part of Ra (this one has explanations which Ra does not and I thought it better that way), Age of Zeus is fun in a campy way and better than I expected; a strong A from me

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Aparajitabasu

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July 2, 2011

Its time for another godly pantheon related sci-fi military dystopia by James Lovegrove, The Age of Zeus . And it’s a page turner. Where it took about approx 8-9 days for me to finish Age of Ra; I finished this one within 2 days.

Here is the summary:

The Olympians appeared a decade ago, living incarnations of the Ancient Greek gods on a mission to bring permanent order and stability to the world. Resistance has proved futile, and now humankind isunder the jackboot of divine oppression. Then former London police officer Sam Akehurst receives an invitation too tempting to turn down, the chance to join a small band of geurilla rebels armed with high-tech weapons and battlesuits. Calling themselves the Titans, they square off against the Olympians and their ferocious mythological monsters in a war of attrition which not all of them will survive!

But don't tell the title fool you into thinking this might be some sci-fi mythology. The Age of Zeus isn't a meticulous reinterpretation of age-old myths or some sort of stirring, philosophical treatise on modern society. Instead, this is a wild, action-packed adventure - essentially an excuse to blow up AD&D monsters with power armor. And there's absolutely nothing wrong with that.

So this is how the story goes like ten years ago the Olympians appeared. They are living incarnations of the Ancient Greek gods. Using their powers and monstrous creatures straight out of mythology, the Olympians went about saving the world by enslaving it. The divine guardians now rule the world by force. Any who speak out against them die. This is often followed by the Pantheon dishing out harsh discipline. (For example, Hong Kong no longer exists.) Resistance has proved futile. All of humankind now bows to those on Mount Olympus. Those who dare to disagree with anything, wisely keeps silent. Samantha "Sam" Akehurst is a former detective sergeant with the London Metropolitan police force. Sam responds to an invitation for a chance to join a small group of rebels armed with high-tech battlesuits and weapons. Calling themselves the Titans, this group is going to war against the all-mighty gods.

Although the author calls these books part of his Pantheon trilogy, they are not a series and there's no reason why they can't be read individually or in any order. The commonality is that they're variations on a theme. It seems like he had so many ideas of how the basic idea of gods taking over the near-future Earth could play out that he decided to write a few of them.

There was more action and humor than in Age of Ra. While the theme of Ra was "as above so below" or something like that, the theme of this is more a traditional freedom rebellion. There is even an allusion to Heinlein's The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress. The quesrion is, what price are we willing to pay for peace? Of course the author weighted the story a bit by making the gods, who ended war on Earth by taking total control, do so through violence against innocents, then rub everyone's faces in their helplessness by letting their monsters roam free or using them to punish people who showed signs of rebellion. Innocent children and elderly people where often the victims, a price much harder for people to accept than most.

It didn't have the dreamy reflectiveness of Ra, but much more raw intensity. The characterization is pretty weak. I barely got a sense of who the main characters of Sam and Landesman were, much less the rest of the team. It's much more about the mission, the gods, monsters and technology, and the journey taken by Sam, Landesman and the team in their battle to rid the earth of these "gods."

Age of Zeus is quite different from Ra, though it is closer to what I expected Ra to be with a mixture of low-bro comedy (mythporn says it all with titles that are hilarious in a sick way so to speak, though there is no explicit language beyond those titles but those are quite explicit), monsters and urban combat with enhanced technology, while Ra turned out to be one of the most philosophical mil-sf novel that I've read.

This book on the whole has very few set-up points, and drops you into the action immediately. Note that this book is not for the squeamish, as confrontations with the monsters/gods are depicted in a very graphic manner. The action is intense, fast, and brutal. If you like military sci-fi, this is the book for you. Granted, this book does not do anything amazing or try anything that hasn't been done before, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. It is a brilliant combination of modern warfare and Greek mythology. Though the synopsis has the sound of Fantasy, believe me when I say this is Science Fiction. One must read the entire story to fully understand my meaning. Author James Lovegrove's writing style is intense. His plot is creative, impressive, and could almost be called noble - no matter which side of the battle line the reader may mentally stand on. Lovegrove is on his way to greatness.

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Chris Villareal

6 reviews32 followers

April 25, 2010

Age of Zeus, was a GREAT read. I loved all the twists and the way lovegrove was able to combine past and present/future. Many authors try to combine mythology with modern day technology, but end up un successful. Lovegrove is one of the many authors i know of who can do so in not only an "okay" way, but in a way that takes him to a whole nother level of authors. Why he's not so well known by much people, escapes me, but i love his writing.

Damon

380 reviews56 followers

January 31, 2015

I quite like d this one.

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Sam Ang

29 reviews5 followers

July 28, 2012

This is an adapted review from my blog. The detailed version is available here:
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One-liner intro: Showdown of Clash of the Titans and Crysis in a modern era.

Best part: The depiction of Greek gods and mythological beasts as well as the fight against them; the revelation of how they came to be; the brains and detective deductions of the protagonist; straight cut into the story with little dallying in the beginning; ample use of English idioms coupled with good writing.

Not-so-best part: Systematic and orderly death of the TITANS is too old-schooled; really, the TITANS are the first to successfully thwart the gods?; gods that destroyed armies seemed too easily defeated; an ending that is too ordinary.

This book is a totally awesome combination of mythology and sci-fi mated with page-turning thriller and relentless actions that blows your mind away. So profound is the story that my first experience with Lovegrove's The Pantheon triptych is enough to compel me to return for the others of the same series.

Adrenaline pumping action the novel may be, the deities were only discussed in the first half of the book, showing them in sidelines, flashbacks and even a show of power that made the gods, well, god-like. And this made me wonder how could they be so easily defeated by the TITANS even with the high tech suits of the latter.

Of course, Lovegrove did not earn my stars for this book by leaving this detail out. What was lacking is the fact that almighty as the gods were, they did not really brought all of their power to bear on the TITANS, making them easier kills in the latter half of the story. If scenes of majestic show of power were drawn out and then defeated through brilliance of the TITANS were depicted, then I will give more than my share of stars to the book.

Lovegrove's writing style leaned towards the dark and gritty type. The Age of Zeus is not a story filled with hope or joy even though certain sections of it are devoted to that. A sense of fatality, even hopelessness, shrouded the story, showcasing his mastery over the shadier side of a story. To readers who spurn the sunshine type of story with their overabundant optimism bordering on unrealistic, Lovegrove's dark style is for you.

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Harris

Author 7 books38 followers

October 2, 2013

I'm kinda torn on this.

To be perfectly honest, this SHOULD have been good.I mean: the Greek gods come back! They take over the world! Monsters from antiquity are unleashed upon humanity! Mortals fight back... WITH POWER ARMOR!

But it doesn't really work.

To start with: Age of Zeus is all plot, minimal character. The characters who ARE there are strictly for moving the plot along to where it needs to be. Half of them have no personality what so ever and the rest barely get past an attempt at an accent and a very broadly sketched personality and a "tragic" backstory that we're supposed to care about and yet don't. I could barely keep who was who straight because, frankly, I didn't give a damn. When characters die - and they drop like flies in this book - you're supposed to be shocked that the protagonists are getting taken out so early and easily. But you don't really care because you never really have any REASON to other than "they're the protagonists".

At least Attack on Titan makes it shocking how quickly, easily and HORRIBLY the characters they just introduced die. This... not so much.

The only character who gets any real depth is Sam and even then, she's there to move the plot where it goes... and it just chugs along. Weird diversions like "Sam is wanted for murder" doesn't do anything... it doesn't hinder her even slightly and gets handwaved away later. So... what was the point of all that then?

It doesn't help that Lovegrove has a tin ear for dialogue. His attempts at American colloquialisms fall flat and the "banter" is just cringeworthy. And with the exception of the overly-broad stereotypes, you can't tell who's supposed to be talking without checking for names.

But the biggest sin, in my view, is that he's got an interesting world that he barely glances at. I would have LOVED to see the Olympian take-over instead of having it referred to - and see the consequences. A little more world-building, getting to see things from ground level and having a stronger grasp of the horror of living in a world where the Olympian gods - with all their foibles and petty cruelties -would have made a more compelling read. As it was, we're supposed to just take it for granted that it's bad because the protagonists say so.

Meh.

To be perfectly honest, Dan Simmons did it better with Olympos and Illium. Read those instead. They're awesome.

The Crimson Fucker

130 reviews218 followers

April 22, 2015

So… there I am! In the middle of an Op. in Manhattan. Doing mah thing! (trolling) when we found ourselves low in caffeine in Union Square! So I decided to go troll an old friend… I told the rest of the unit that I know this librarian that it don’t matter what kind of retarded shit you looking ford he always find a book about whatever stupid shit you feel like reading! “watch I’ma ask him for something retarded and watch him come thru!” so… in we go! And I found the fucker! Looking like he always did! Almost made me nostalgic! Anyway! After saying hi, trying to recruit I asked my stupid request! “I want something with gods and machine guns and shit!” and of course he had one! This one! It does have “gods” and machine guns and plenty of shit! It’s an actual fun read! Nothing great, ain’t bad either. Is pretty much that some gods come down and take over the world and you know lets build battle suits and machine guns and shit to fight em! And make Paris Hilton references and hide it behind a gay porn channel! A Greek god gay porn channel! (kudos for that) anyway! I’m bored of typing already! Back to trolling!

Y’all suck!

Kendra

1,538 reviews

December 24, 2010

Second book in the author's Pantheon trilogy, though both books so far work as stand-alone. I don't know if the third book will tie into the others, but I doubt it. Again, alternate time frame. I think I enjoyed this book even more then the first one. It starts about 15 years after the Greek Pantheon takes over the world, and is fairly fast paced after about a third of the way in. The first third of the book is more the technical aspects, and the author left me with a sense of child-like glee in the mechanical aspects of describing things, which was neat. All sorts of interesting twists and turns make for a fun read!

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Jason Waltz

Author 28 books61 followers

October 29, 2015

Far, far better than book 1. actually very cool idea gods-wise (no spoilers), good fleshing out of multiple characters, nicely developed plot. surprisingly totally unrelated to book 1, especially after the close of 1 directly pointed at book 3 (which did intrigue me at that time), which does not detract in any way from book 2's story but does somewhat discourage me in a way as an entire series' arc of interrelated pantheon ages is what drew me to this. finding out the books only share a title and a concept does free me from reading the rest, though I'm still interested in #3's Odin. oh, and the 'mythporn' was absolutely unnecessary and way over the top.

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Roberta

361 reviews7 followers

May 19, 2010

An interesting melding of science fiction and mythological elements. A good story with likeable characters. Drags in spots otherwise it would get a 4. Also, the main character is a bit shut down emotionally and that is a bit off puttting.

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Lianne Burwell

810 reviews28 followers

April 28, 2011

A fairly basic, but enjoyable plot, an easy writing style, and an interesting idea makes this worth reading, but it is not exactly a book that will change the way you think. Great beach read, especially if you're into military sf/thrillers.

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Brad Theado

1,797 reviews3 followers

December 11, 2010

Better than the Age of Ra but about 100 pages longer than it needed to be. Books of action should stay consistent and not try to be preachy at the same time.

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Benjamin Barnes

812 reviews11 followers

June 12, 2023

Absolutely wonderful, kept me enthralled the whole time I read it . definitely five stars

Eli

40 reviews2 followers

April 11, 2015

Age of Ra was better.

shawn leavell

35 reviews

August 23, 2024

Divine Warfare: A Masterpiece of Mythology and Modernity

James Lovegrove's *The Age of Zeus* is a thrilling, thought-provoking novel that reimagines the gods of Greek mythology in a contemporary world with a masterful blend of science fiction and fantasy. This is not just a story about gods and mortals; it’s a complex exploration of power, belief, and the consequences of hubris. The novel is a follow-up to *The Age of Ra*, yet it stands entirely on its own, making it accessible to both new readers and fans of Lovegrove's work.

From the outset, *The Age of Zeus* immerses readers in a world where the ancient Greek gods have returned, asserting their dominance over humanity. These deities are not the benevolent beings of myth; they are ruthless, controlling, and determined to maintain their power at any cost. Lovegrove skillfully portrays these gods as terrifyingly real, with personalities that reflect the darker aspects of their mythological counterparts. Their presence is felt in every corner of the world, as they impose their will on humanity with a combination of divine power and brutal force.

The novel's protagonist, Sam Akehurst, is a compelling character with a complex backstory that immediately draws the reader in. A former soldier traumatized by her past, Sam is recruited into a secret organization known as the Titan Program. This group, consisting of highly skilled individuals from various backgrounds, is tasked with one mission: to overthrow the gods. The Titans are equipped with advanced exosuits that give them superhuman abilities, leveling the playing field against the gods. Lovegrove's depiction of these suits is detailed and imaginative, adding a layer of technological intrigue to the narrative.

One of the novel's strongest points is its exploration of the moral and ethical dilemmas faced by the characters. The question of whether it is right to kill gods, beings that have long been worshipped and feared, is central to the story. Lovegrove doesn't shy away from the complexities of this issue, allowing his characters to grapple with their own beliefs and motivations. This adds a depth to the narrative that elevates it beyond a simple action story.

The action sequences in *The Age of Zeus* are intense and vividly described, with Lovegrove's prose bringing every battle to life in a way that is both thrilling and cinematic. The pacing is perfect, balancing moments of quiet reflection with explosive confrontations. Each battle feels significant, not just in terms of the physical stakes, but also in how it impacts the characters and their relationships with each other.

What truly sets *The Age of Zeus* apart, however, is Lovegrove's ability to weave together the ancient and the modern. The juxtaposition of mythological figures with contemporary technology and sensibilities creates a fascinating world that feels both familiar and entirely new. The novel raises important questions about the nature of power, the role of religion in society, and what it means to be human in a world dominated by divine beings.

In conclusion, *The Age of Zeus* is a masterpiece of speculative fiction. It combines gripping action with deep philosophical inquiry, making it a must-read for fans of mythology, science fiction, and fantasy. James Lovegrove has created a world that is as terrifying as it is captivating, leaving readers both satisfied and eager for more.

David

130 reviews2 followers

August 28, 2017

As the novel opens, it is a decade since the Greek Gods, the Olympians, appeared to appoint themselves as rulers of the world. Using their powers, they have defeated armies and devastated cities. They have recreated monsters such as the Minotaur and the hydra and populations suffer their depredations. Now mankind is under their heel. Sam Akehurst, who used to be a police officer in London is invited with eleven other people to an island bunker. All of them have lost friends and family at the hands of the Gods or their monsters. Now they all are offered chance to strike back as part of a resistance movement. Within their new armoured battle suits, they will be renamed the Titans. Once powered up, they determine to first hunt down the monsters and then go for the Olympians.

This story does have a great premise, but I had some difficulties with the way the narrative plays out. Having Sam Akehurst as the central viewpoint character means that the novel largely follows the story through what she experiences. This means she has to listen to a lot of explanations and back-story, which I thought could have been avoided if the character viewpoints had been more flexible. There is at least one scene that feels like the villain has to explain things to the heroine, because the reader needs some details to be filled in.

The plot is also based around a recurring aspect of Greek mythology. (I am not saying which to avoid spoilers.) There is a painting of an event seen at the base that foreshadows its later relevance. However, in making this particular theme part of the narrative, the story begins to strain; it feels less mythic and more of an attempt to link everything together. It also means the narrative has to push itself into leading up to a twist, when it does not need one.

The action scenes are exciting and the story does make the reader want to keep turning the pages. However, you are left with the feeling that the need to fit the story into a conventional good-against-evil plot has resulted in losing some potentially interesting aspects. When the twelve people who will become the Titans, describe their experiences under the Olympians in the opening chapters, it felt as if these should have been presented in the present tense as opposed to reminisces. As the novel aims to give a fair share of time to each of the twelve Titans, the Olympians, and the monsters of Greek myths as well as fit in several battle scenes, what we are left with is entertaining, but trying to do too much at once.

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Jack

64 reviews

August 28, 2023

A very fun militant sci-fi novel. I’ve read some of his books from this Pantheon series before. They all revolve around the same premise, gods of some ancient religion or another have taken over the world and it’s up to a ragtag bunch of ex-mercenaries, criminals, detectives, etc. to take down these deities with the help of technology that seeks to elevate them to godhood. The books each function as stand-alone novels all with more or less the same plot with tweaks here and there. Somehow, Lovegrove keeps each one riveting and enjoyable despite their predictability. I think what makes it is his character development. He fleshes out each member of these resistance groups, along with their perpetually mysterious benefactors, remarkably well with minimal word count. He of course dispatches them throughout the course of the book in gratifying ways, usually with them saying their catchphrase through gritted teeth as they take out Ares or Set along with them. Age of Zeus is no different from the rest except for the fact that I found the idea of the gods simply being genetically modified humans manipulated by a billionaire’s spurned son kind of boring compared to the premise of aliens or avatars of Mother Earth’s wrath.
Tl;dr: Very fun read, certainly recommend reading one of these Pantheon books when in between long series.

L.C. Sanders

11 reviews1 follower

January 27, 2022

This was my first introduction to James Lovegrove and it easily became one of my all time favorite books. I’m a sucker for Greek mythology and was intrigued by the idea of having it retold within a modern context, with the ancient gods of Mount Olympus residing in an alternate version of the UK. It’s a great blend of sci-fi/fantasy/mystery, and it specifically made me realize just how much I enjoy urban fantasy, as well as how important the mystery elements of a story are for me.

The plot kept me hooked throughout and the payoff/twist at the end was well worth the ride. I’m now immersed in all the Pantheon books, and this is always one of my go to recommendations for anyone looking for something new to jump into. It’s fun, easy to read, and blends together the source materials so well. Also, the covers are amazing 🔥

I plan on reading this one again soon so I can update my review with more details, which I’m definitely looking forward to.

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Dylan Vargas

93 reviews

September 24, 2020

This was overall an average book, for me average is still a compliment. I went into it with little expectations just looking for a book to read to pass the time, which this did. I came away from it not disappointed but neither amazed. As a Greek mythology nerd I felt that they did a decent job respecting the mythology and adapting it to modern life. The passing was well thought out, the surprises were well hidden and executed. The overall explanation was interesting but didn't seem all that plausible, I think it stretched modern science a bit to far for me; but definitely an intriguing concept. There was plenty of action, although I wish there was some more development of side characters. Overall, while its not a book I couldn't put down, nor is it a book I regret reading. It's a good book to not feel overall attached but still enjoy yourself

Dameon Gibbs

Author 40 books10 followers

June 2, 2022

I love The Pantheon Series by James Lovegrove. I started with The Age of Odin which was a great action novel and The Age of Zeus was no different.

From the opening pages, The Age of Zeus is filled to the brim with great characters and setting. I enjoyed the heros and heroins, their back story, and their banter. The various gods were unique as well, being able to wield special powers and their personality bursting with life.

As you may have noticed that I gave the novel 4 out of 5 stars, and that's because there were a few times I felt like the story dragged on more then it had to. But after pushing through those section I was able to finish this action thrilled book.

The world in which Lovegrove created is not a world in which I would want to live but it sure is a world I enjoy reading.

Mike Christiansen

28 reviews

May 27, 2020

I read and loved “The Age Of Ra,” the first book in the Pantheon series. The best I can say about “The Age Of Zeus” is that the author found a fresh way to come at the concept. I found the characters, however, to be superficial and predictable, a result, I think, of having too many characters in the mix. Unlike Ra, this book felt like a movie treatment waiting to happen. People live and people die with no surprises offered. But the saving grace of the book is that about halfway through Lovegrove spins things all around with a plot twist I did not see coming. It’s too bad that even that doesn’t make the characters more compelling. The Age Of Zeus didn’t turn me away from the Pantheon series...yet. But I am really hoping that the next book is more reminiscent of Ra than Zeus.

Timothy

204 reviews12 followers

April 30, 2019

Much like the other Pantheon stories, this one does not let the reader down on the amount of mythological carnage that occurs between the Greek "Pantheon" of super humans and their amalgam of mythical beasts that are terrorizing the world populace and a group of spurned individuals backed by a "wealthy" merchant of death that must "suit up" to combat these so-called deities.

Where modern countries have failed, it takes a modern Titan of industry and his unlikely band of commandos to step up and castrate the ruling, ever-destroying Greek gods.

Warning: There are scenes in the book that would not be appropriate for young readers.

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Emily Manns

57 reviews1 follower

April 5, 2020

This was one of those books that I bought purely on a whim. The premise sounded interesting enough, and I really liked the art on the cover. Unfortunately, the story itself was a little underwhelming, and the plot twist was kind of disappointing. The fight scenes were pretty exciting, and I was pretty engaged for the last few chapters. This book took me a long time to get through, mostly because I kept asking myself if I really wanted to finish it, but I am glad that I saw it through to the end. It's not one of my favorites, but if you like military stories, rebellions against a greater evil, and Greek mythology come to life, then it might just be worth a read anyway.

C.M. Hindmarsh

Author 1 book3 followers

January 30, 2024

It's been a long time since I read a book that checked all the boxes and entertained me so much, I looked forward to the next time I had time to sit down and enjoy the next chapter.
The plot promised a big payoff and reveal and James Lovegrove delivered.
Interesting and varied characters with lots of depth and who I was readily able to empathize with or despise and look forward to their demise.
And when the plot twisted, my initial disappointment turned to delight as the new direction turned out to be even better.
Highly recommend.

Kenny Hyman

Author 1 book2 followers

January 14, 2018

Wow! The Age of Zeus was a hell of a great time. James Lovegrove truly immersed me in a modern world ruled by capricious Olympian gods who tended to destroy entire populations when their fragile egos were injured. He well-employed classical and ancient concepts like the Titanomachy to provide a richness to the story that far transcends the common 'good guy's struggle against evil overlords'. In the end, you'll know what it means to take the fight to oppressive deities. Read. This. Book. Do it.

Mark Watson

40 reviews

February 15, 2023

A really fun read that kept me turning the pages. Having read a few of the others in the series, there are formulaic elements, but overall I enjoyed it from start to finish. The mythology nerd in me did quibble with a few of the takes on the Greek pantheon, but that could be explained with how the Greek gods in this story came to be (no spoilers). Overall, a great airport novel from an author whose work I have so far never read with disappointment.

Matt

5 reviews

December 10, 2017

Entertaining, if not particularly challenging. The premise is an interesting one, where the ancient Greek Pantheon comes back to the physical world, and smacks humanity upside the head to make us behave.

The characters are a bit one-dimensional, and the story line isn't exactly unpredictable, but the dialog is done pretty well.

Overall, I enjoyed the book, but I doubt I'll read it again.

T N

62 reviews

January 23, 2024

The book was just an average book in my opinion. The characters felt pretty surface level and the weird outcropping to things that were irrelevant were off putting. I am a big fan of mythology, but some of the book was off putting. I can't place my finger on it so I can't give a concrete reason why it is bad or good. Read it for yourself is my conclusion.

Timothy Pitkin

1,943 reviews8 followers

March 16, 2019

I liked this one a little better than Age of Ra as their is more contact between the Greek Gods and the human characters. And we do get more insight into how the Gods work but the main problem I have for this book is the twist they have.

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