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jordanez's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape
Minor: Death and Murder
emalloryr's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape
velais's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- 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
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape and Pregnancy
Minor: Suicide
calicat42's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Kidnapping, Rape, Sexism, Adult/minor relationship, Misogyny, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Sexual assault, and Violence
sarawsch's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
academic_mama's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
tense
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
annptran's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this retelling of the Gorgon sisters. The story captivated me immediately from the prologue. In addition, the author’s writing was immaculate and I learned new words while I read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Pregnancy, and Rape
morepagesplease's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Murder, Sexual assault, and Pregnancy
olga_naden's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- 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? No
5.0
Book 130 of 2023 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Alongside Costanza Casati’s ‘Clytemnestra’, this is my favourite Greek mythology retelling I have read to date. An outstanding debut novel from Lauren J.A. Bear is written in an exquisitely beautiful prose and truly moved me to tears.
The narrative of this book unfolds through the perspective of Medusa's two sisters. Prior to their transformation into Gorgons, Medusa and her siblings, Steno and Euryale, possessed an exceptional quality among immortals. Fuelled by a fascination with mortals and their existence, they ventured into the human realm with the aim of discovering their own sense of belonging. However, their journey swiftly led them to the treacherous heart of an intense Olympian feud, and they came to realize, albeit belatedly, that a deity's affection can be a tumultuous and destructive force.
Right from the opening page, every aspect of this book captivated my attention. The prose, the intricately woven relationship between the sisters, the unexpected developments – collectively, they emulated the experience of delving into a timeless Greek myth. Yet, there was an entirely novel quality to it, bringing a breath of fresh air. Bear's skill truly transports you to the bygone era, to the point where I felt like a first-hand observer in certain scenes. This was undeniably an enchanting and delightful reading journey.
Alongside Costanza Casati’s ‘Clytemnestra’, this is my favourite Greek mythology retelling I have read to date. An outstanding debut novel from Lauren J.A. Bear is written in an exquisitely beautiful prose and truly moved me to tears.
The narrative of this book unfolds through the perspective of Medusa's two sisters. Prior to their transformation into Gorgons, Medusa and her siblings, Steno and Euryale, possessed an exceptional quality among immortals. Fuelled by a fascination with mortals and their existence, they ventured into the human realm with the aim of discovering their own sense of belonging. However, their journey swiftly led them to the treacherous heart of an intense Olympian feud, and they came to realize, albeit belatedly, that a deity's affection can be a tumultuous and destructive force.
Right from the opening page, every aspect of this book captivated my attention. The prose, the intricately woven relationship between the sisters, the unexpected developments – collectively, they emulated the experience of delving into a timeless Greek myth. Yet, there was an entirely novel quality to it, bringing a breath of fresh air. Bear's skill truly transports you to the bygone era, to the point where I felt like a first-hand observer in certain scenes. This was undeniably an enchanting and delightful reading journey.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
ladygray45's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Injury/Injury detail