Olympic Games: Zeus, Hera, and the Archetypal Battle of the Sexes

by Leslie What

Four thousand years of philandering and there's that cute little naiad he can't forget. His neo-Olympian cult won't stop howling at the moon. And Hera's on a real rampage this time. Is Zeus out of his league? Let the Games begin Sometimes a fool's errand is the only chance you get. With nothing left to lose, a bereaved fry-cook, a lovelorn hermit, a clueless delivery-boy, and a determined water nymph take on the gods. It's a surprisingly fair fight...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1892391104
• ISBN13: 9781892391100
• Release Date: May 2004
• Publisher: Tachyon Publications
• Length: 234 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Surprisingly good

This is Leslie What's first novel, but you won't know it just by reading this book. It's promising, immensely witty, and well-written. In my opinion, this book is even better that What's shorter works, which are good enough in it's own way. Highly recommended.

A witty, dazzling work of fantasy with a twist

Olympic Games is an enthralling debut novel following the games of ancient Greek Gods in modern-day New York City. Zeus still can't keep his lust in check after thousands of years, and Hera is eternally on a jealous rampage, while an unlikely band of mortals and a determined water nymph with little to lose must challenge the reigning deities at their own games. A witty, dazzling work of fantasy with a twist, that paints cosmic powers as all too fallable and human.

Paradigm shifts

It is a rare find, indeed, to enjoy good writing in the world of fantasy. Leslie What's book sang to me start to finish. I loved the way she turned the greek gods on their heads and made them thoroughly unlikeable. What fun! Her character development was sharp and just perfect. And what characters! I'm always searching for that laugh-out loud experience in text form and Leslie's work was no disappointment. I've read her short stories with the same reaction - completely fun and sometimes even thought-provoking. Kiss sterotypes goodbye when you read Leslie What's work. And how grateful I am to find an author with enough courage to be quirky. Thank you, Leslie, for bringing us such an enjoyable read.

Let the games begin!!!

This is a terrific first novel by a wonderful writer! I was charmed & thrilled by her cast of characters. She makes you laugh with them and sometimes at them! The plot gets thick as a greek myth & the pages practically turn themselves. I can't wait for her next book!!!

Olympic Games Rocks

Wow! Leslie What makes the gods and goddesses come to life in a imaginative fantasy that I could not put down till I finished the last page. What will happen next? If you love fantasy or just a great tale that draws you into its' characters lives -you will love this book.