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
kyrstin_p1989's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- 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
2.5
The premise of a retelling of Medusa’s story from her perspective is one that I can appreciate but the execution of it in this book was hard to get into. The writing style made reading feel like a chore even when the story itself was interesting.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual violence, Abandonment, Death, Child death, Confinement, Grief, Gore, Misogyny, Murder, Pregnancy, Rape, Toxic relationship, and Violence
literate_liz's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
4.5
This book gave Medusa the voice she deserves. I am a lifelong fan of Greek mythology, and Medusa’s story has always been fascinating to me. Heartbreaking and sad, yes, but also fascinating, especially when you hold it up like a mirror to the world we live in today. What makes a monster? What makes a hero? What makes history? Those are all questions I will probably have until the day I die, but I will always enjoy reading about other people’s opinions on them. “Medusa” is one I will definitely revisit again for that reason.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual violence, Violence, Sexual assault, and Rape
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
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