Reviews

Il segreto di Medusa by Hannah M. Lynn

titeryakova's review against another edition

3.0

2.5

awesomelikesoph's review against another edition

adventurous sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

cwsy's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

bookshopbree's review against another edition

3.0

Lynn's writing style is appealing and easy to read, so maybe someone who hasn't got a clue about Medusa's story this book would be an interesting dive into mythology. However, if you're familiar with Medusa's story then you've essentially already read this book. As a "feminist retelling" I was expecting a lot more details/substance/character development, but it simply just felt like Lynn was telling the bare bones story of Medusa and Perseus. There was nothing original or fresh about it, no depth to the characters. While the prose and pace was good, it gave little to the plot, which completely took over the story. There's little to no character development. I would say half of this book is about Medusa and half was about Perseus, both halves basic and unexplored mythology. I also a fan of how the ending,

Spoiler

which was essentially just assisted suicide

and honestly felt a bit lazy, devoid of emotion, and underdeveloped.

Thank you to NetGalley, Sourcebooks, and Hannah Lynn for an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

rachelmcglinchey5's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional sad fast-paced

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

4.75

tinytorresss's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

3.5

sophie17555's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

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

2.0

heishei's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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

3.0

thatswhatimtolkeinabout's review against another edition

emotional sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

5.0

kayla_moerman's review against another edition

dark sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

5.0