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Rating: 
Summary: Excellent!
Review: There's really no other way to put it: This book is just plain fun. I should have been so lucky as to have had such experiences when I was at University. Elves, magic, librarians, bullies, and an irrepressiblly good-natured college student make for an highly enjoyable romp through might-have-been. (Or perhaps "might-be" if there's any justice in the world.) There are at least two sequels in the 'Mythology' universe, 'Mythology Abroad,' and (I think) 'Higher Mythology.' I highly recommend this title, 'Mythology 101,' for light reading when you need something cheery and humourous. Definitely rated 'G.'
Rating: 
Summary: A bit simple
Review: While I do agree with the previous reviewer that this book is fun and a great light read, I found it a bit simplistic. If simple is what you want, then this book deserves the five star rating it received before me. However, I found the simplicity unsatisfying. None of the characters were deeply motivated. By this, I mean that they had motivations that were believable, but just... well, simple. I can't escape that word. It is the only adjective that fits. The other main complaint I have is that it took a bit too much set up to get to the payoff. The main characer (I've forgotten his name...) takes too long to become accepted by the elves, and I was getting ready to drop the book and forget about the whole thing. However, I am glad that I stuck with it. It was fun, it was light. It didn't change the world, and it surely didn't make a lasting impression on me. But it was enjoyable. If that's all you are looking for, then give this book a try.
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