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Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes

55 reviews

goblinbooks's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark informative sad tense medium-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

5.0

I want to preface this by saying that I am a major Medusa fan (if you can say that), but I truly really loved this book. 

The switching between many perspectives

(including her snakes and also some olive trees)

, made this ancient story still feel very fresh and interesting. 

The author also took a holistic approach and investigated all the surrounding myths that all contributed to Medusa and Perceus. Haynes obviously deeply cares about the content of her stories and I can't wait to read more.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Death, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Sexual harassment, and War

Moderate: Abandonment

Minor: Animal death, Gore, Physical abuse, Sexism, Grief, Gaslighting, and Colonisation

caitlinjohnson's review against another edition

challenging emotional informative reflective slow-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? N/A

3.0

Natalie Haynes always finds a way to bring a new level of life and humanity to figures and characters that have been otherwise widely ignored or demonised. My favourite aspect of Stone Blind was that no female character was straight out demonised/evil but rather their complexities were explored with a nuance that was incredible to read. 

Imo there should have been a bit more focus on Medusa herself because it felt more an ensemble rather than a deep dive into Medusa's character which would've been more intriguing. Still, the other characters that we got to meet and understand were great to read, especially because they seemed to be on opposite sides at times so it was certainly interesting to read. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Murder, and Sexual harassment

anachii's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Violence

Moderate: Bullying, Incest, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Grief, Religious bigotry, Murder, and Sexual harassment

Minor: War

javafenn's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

4.5

This was a great take on the story of Medusa and her sisters and how the various tales of the various Greek myths intertwined with her own, tragic story. I loved the authors interpretation and delicate care of Medusa’s story and she narrates the book herself! Though several parts are beyond tragic, she adds lightheartedness and levity to the situations. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Child death, Confinement, Death, Incest, Infertility, Infidelity, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Blood, Kidnapping, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

blue_kiwi93's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny informative reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Minor: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment

nak34's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional sad medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Rape, Sexual assault, Torture, Murder, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Child death, Misogyny, Sexism, Grief, War, and Injury/Injury detail

annemarielvira's review against another edition

adventurous dark informative mysterious slow-paced

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

3.75

I think it is interesting how the book addresses the reader, and I loved the Medusa parts of the book, it shines a different light on the mythology than the usual retellings. The parts beside Medusa felt gooey and it was hard for me the stay with the story, it is important background for the story but as the characters are unrelatable it is not as catching as the Medusa parts. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment

fireinherveinzz's review

dark sad tense fast-paced

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

2.5

This made me so fuckin ragey for Medusa she deserved so much better. 
Athena is trash 
Men are trash . 
This wasn’t an original Medusa story like I thought or really her story which was frustrating just a recanting. 

I want a story from her POV now. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual violence, Murder, and Sexual harassment

jadecareau's review

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? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Infidelity, Rape, Sexual assault, Slavery, and Sexual harassment

ashareadsbooks's review against another edition

dark funny medium-paced

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Rape, Sexual assault, Murder, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Pregnancy