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jordanez's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Rape
Minor: Death and Murder
emalloryr's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Rape
velais's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Rape and Pregnancy
Minor: Suicide
calicat42's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Infidelity, Kidnapping, Rape, Sexism, Adult/minor relationship, Misogyny, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Sexual assault, and Violence
sarawsch's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Rape
academic_mama's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Rape
annptran's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Sexual assault, Pregnancy, and Rape
morepagesplease's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Rape, Murder, Sexual assault, and Pregnancy
olga_naden's review against another edition
- 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
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.
Graphic: Rape
ladygray45's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Injury/Injury detail