Gods Behaving Badly by Marie Phillips

[snugglekitty]

Many times, we see books described as "a delightful romp."  I don't know what you guys think, but I always feel skeptical when I see that description.  Me, the cat lover, romping happily across the dog park with a Yorkie on a leash?  (I don't know why, but the word "romp" always makes me think of dogs.)  Wearing a pink and gray tracksuit?  Or worse yet... a romper?

Then there's this book.  The Greek Gods are down on their luck, living in a delapidated London townhouse.  Artemis is a dog walker.  Apollo is a TV psychic.  Aphrodite does phone sex.  Most of them have lost their powers, and all of them are terribly, terribly bored.  The only things that keep them going are their long-lasting feuds and meddling in the lives of mortals.  But this time, one of the feuds has gone too far...

I can actually say that this a delightful romp.  It won't change your life, but I do guarantee you will laugh at least once per chapter.  Satisfying ending, too.  Four stars.

ETA: Right.  So, you should read this book if you like mythology or playful comeday.

Comments

[chienne-folle.livejournal.com]

I laughed out loud just reading "Aphrodite does phone sex," so the book itself must be a gas!

Thanks for the recommendation!