Brief, useful notes explain both the liberties taken with the myth and choices of form for each character. the personalities and voices Elliott brings to these mythical characters make this powerful and engrossing book a genre of its own." -Publishers Weekly, starred review ? ".Elliott’s clever verse version of the classical story of the Minotaur: its title, Bull, is topically and colloquially apt." -Horn Book, starred review ? “There’s nothing half-blooded or Disneyfied in David Elliott’s energetic, multi- voiced verse novel retelling. I'm Queer."Beautifully clever." -Weekend Edition Saturday ? “Razor-sharp rhyme schemes and sly, vicious humor make Bull a bawdy yet sophisticated romp, a literary feast fit for the gods.” – Shelf Awareness, starred review ? "Elliott contemporizes the ancient story of blackmail, betrayal, and revenge with humor, poignancy, and profanity. Appropriate for ages 15-18.Įnter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.Īrchives Archives Categories Categories Tags adventures African-Americans American history animals art artists bears bedtime biographies birds bullying cats community creativity death diversity dogs emotions fairy tales families fantasy fathers food friendship friendships grandparents grief historical fiction history humor imagination LGBTQ magic mothers music mysteries nature pets poetry rabbits racism romance school science science fiction seasons self esteem siblings toddlers trees Blogroll
Smart, wildly funny and just as naughty as the original myth, this verse novel is no bull. Some are more focused and formal while others wander, only to snapped back by Poseidon and his tale. The use of different forms of poetry is masterful, each serving to show the character as unique. As narrator, he moves the story along at lightning speed, serving to open the curtain on the play that is afoot, both carnival barker and puppeteer. Immediately upon starting this book, the voice of Poseidon demands attention, speaking in a modern vernacular and offering rude commentary, zinging puns, and humor that is shocking and great fun. Even if readers know the myth, this book is impossible to put down as the full story unfolds. Other characters speak too, each in their own poetic form, the structures serving to inform their voice.
Poseidon serves as the narrator of the story, taking credit for not only setting the story in motion but also meddling to keep it heading in the direction he wants. Readers learn about Asterion, the half-bull boy who will become the monster of the labyrinth, in his own voice as he grows up, son of royalty. Told with a wild irreverent tone, this novel follows the arc of the original myth faithfully but builds upon it, including points of view from all of the characters.
This verse novel takes on the myth of Theseus and the Minotaur.
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