Medusa: A Novel by Jessie Burton

Medusa: A Novel

Jessie Burton

208 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult emotional reflective fast-paced

Description

Exiled to a far-flung island by the whims of the gods, Medusa has little company except the snakes that adorn her head instead of hair. But when a charmed, beautiful boy called Perseus arrives on the island, her lonely existence is disrupted with ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,033 reviews

Moods

emotional 69%
reflective 61%
sad 44%
inspiring 34%
dark 31%
hopeful 31%
adventurous 28%
mysterious 17%
challenging 15%
tense 15%
informative 8%
lighthearted 3%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 58%
medium 31%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 78% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 49% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.99

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