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karwc's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Kidnapping, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
erinoco's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Rape, and Murder
clrouse's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Infidelity
Minor: Stalking
kelseyholler's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Murder, and War
bookish_hollyx's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
sad
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Murder, and War
emmamonksfield's review
adventurous
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Rape, and Murder
ewwa18's review
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Rape, Sexual assault, Blood, and Murder
kestrelfire's review against another edition
challenging
funny
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Rape
amylangdown_'s review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
relaxing
sad
tense
slow-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
4.0
I really enjoyed this retelling of Medusa’s story - through the lens of many gods, mortals and creatures (even sheep!). This is definitely the best telling I’ve heard of Medusa and her story - she’s often discussed but never talked about in the way she is in this book, and I’m very fond of the way her tale is told. I found it a tad confusing at times when perspectives switched, but the plot remains mostly clear regardless of who’s narrating it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, Murder, and War
Minor: Gore, Slavery, Blood, Grief, and Stalking
a10a's review
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
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Besoin de temps pour digérer ce que je viens de lire et mettre de l’ordre dans mes pensées
****
Avant de commencer la lecture, je connaissais vaguement l’histoire de méduse. Je savais surtout comment se finissait son histoire et comment elle était peinte en tant que monstre.
Ce livre pose vraiment la réflexion de qui sommes-nous pour définir qui est un monstre.
En balayant entre différents points de vue, on se rend compte que Méduse n’est pas un monstre mais une jeune femme victime des Dieux. Le héros qu’on connait en tant que Persée a un portrait tout à fait différent dans cette histoire.
Ce récit est très poignant et fait ressentir fortement le sentiment d’injustice.
Au final, ce livre m’aura fait beaucoup pleuré de peine, d’injustice et de colère.
Je recommande ce livre !
Citations que j’ai aimé :
Besoin de temps pour digérer ce que je viens de lire et mettre de l’ordre dans mes pensées
****
Avant de commencer la lecture, je connaissais vaguement l’histoire de méduse. Je savais surtout comment se finissait son histoire et comment elle était peinte en tant que monstre.
Ce livre pose vraiment la réflexion de qui sommes-nous pour définir qui est un monstre.
En balayant entre différents points de vue, on se rend compte que Méduse n’est pas un monstre mais une jeune femme victime des Dieux. Le héros qu’on connait en tant que Persée a un portrait tout à fait différent dans cette histoire.
Ce récit est très poignant et fait ressentir fortement le sentiment d’injustice.
Au final, ce livre m’aura fait beaucoup pleuré de peine, d’injustice et de colère.
Je recommande ce livre !
Citations que j’ai aimé :
Who decides what is a monster?’
‘Men, I suppose.’
‘They fear us, so they call us monsters.’
‘But they don’t know who you are.’
‘Men call you monsters because they don’t understand you.’
I don’t feel like saving mortals any more. I don’t feel like saving anyone any more. I feel like opening my eyes and taking in everything I can see whenever I get the chance. I feel like using the power the goddess gave me. I feel like spreading fear wherever I go, wherever Perseus goes. I feel like becoming the monster he made. I feel like that.
Men will tell you that Gorgons are monsters, but men are fools. They cannot comprehend any beauty beyond what they can see. And what they see is a tiny part of what there is.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Murder