micaelacccc's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Abandonment, Sexual assault, Violence, Sexual violence, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, Blood, Suicidal thoughts, Sexism, and Grief
Minor: Child death
adaora_ble's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Bullying, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexism, Violence, Sexual violence, and Sexual assault
chloebethx_'s review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
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
5.0
Honestly this novel deserves so much more attention and praise!! Rosie Hewlett is definitely being added to my favourite authors! I did not know much about this novel before starting it, other than the obvious associations the name ‘Medusa’ has, but it really blew me away with how amazing it is!
Even in such a short novel you really feel like you have seen an entire life unfold, each page seems to just contain a perfect amount of knowledge and each character is so well-developed given the length of the novel!
For those who are already on the mythology retelling bandwagon Medusa is the book for you, but even for anyone who is new to the whole concept the story is so accessible and fun, and each plot so well explained, that anyone and everyone could love this book!
Even in such a short novel you really feel like you have seen an entire life unfold, each page seems to just contain a perfect amount of knowledge and each character is so well-developed given the length of the novel!
For those who are already on the mythology retelling bandwagon Medusa is the book for you, but even for anyone who is new to the whole concept the story is so accessible and fun, and each plot so well explained, that anyone and everyone could love this book!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Bullying, Death, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Sexual violence
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