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I really loved this book! I loved the twist in the stories, and of course I came for Medusa, which did not disappoint. I would definitely recommend this book looking for a quick read about Greek mythology with a feminist twist.

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adventurous dark funny fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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jesssarah96's review against another edition

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adventurous dark tense

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This book is about Medusa and follows her story from birth to death, whilst jumping to the POV of Athena and an Ethiopian princess Andromeda.

I felt this book reads so well and I have learnt so much about the Greek gods from this story without feeling too lost. I found reading the perspective of multiple different women really interesting and the story itself is just heartbreaking. It's a book that's left me thinking about it with a little sinking feeling in my chest. I would recommend this to anyone interested in Medusas story, it's amazing to even comprehend why she's been viewed as a villain or monster for such a long time. Justice for Medusa!

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adventurous dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I wish that the book was more from Medusa's perspective rather than from various characters (mainly Athene and Perceus). I found the God's various squabbles were getting tiresome for the most part, but I enjoyed the parts with Medusa and her sisters the most, makes you feel regret for what happens to them. Athene was an interesting character, spoilt but the ending featuring her was probably my favourite part. Perhaps Greek Mythology just isn't my thing, but I enjoyed most of this.

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fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

What I liked about it I also disliked: we jumped from characters too quickly. I didn’t get a chance to really sit with Medusa and get to care about her beyond she was innocent

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adventurous dark reflective sad slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

Stone Blind is a reworking of several recognizable moments from Greek Mythology mostly told through the perspectives of the women who lived them. Although Medusa is the titular character, we also get up close to Athena, Andromeda, and Perseus (who is delightfully rebranded as an inept man-child who probably should have stayed on the island he and his mother had been stranded on.)

Overall I really enjoyed this book, which plays with labels like "hero" and "monster" and asks the reader to consider whether someone we've been told is the former might actually be the latter and vice versa. Well worth a read, especially for those who enjoy Greek mythology!

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