camillarossi's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Misogyny, Murder, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Rape
bookhoe1's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Sexual violence, Violence, and Rape
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Child abuse, and Pregnancy
cynicalraven's review against another edition
dark
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.25
I hoped for more... I loved Medusa's characterization but the story is basically Ovid's one. I wished there was more "retelling", more original elements. Best part of the book was Peseus' and Medusa's
Please check the content warnings. Although, if you're familiar with the story you already know what I'm referring to.
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conversation at the endPlease check the content warnings. Although, if you're familiar with the story you already know what I'm referring to.
Graphic: Misogyny
Moderate: Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual assault, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Confinement, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, and Suicide attempt
enjolrss's review against another edition
dark
informative
fast-paced
3.0
Lettura piacevole e scorrevole, ma la storia avrebbe potuto essere molto più dettagliata e approfondita. Il libro cavalca l'onda di Circe e la Canzone di Achille, ma purtroppo non arriva allo stesso livello. (Per chi cerca la versione inglese il titolo originale è Athena's child)
Minor: Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Rape, and Suicide attempt
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