Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes

Stone Blind

Natalie Haynes

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384 pages | first published 2022

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In Stone Blind, classicist and comedian Natalie Haynes turns our understanding of this legendary myth on its head, bringing empathy and nuance to one of the earliest stories in which a woman--injured by a powerful man--is blamed, punished, and mon...
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Summary of 659 reviews

Moods

adventurous 70%
emotional 56%
dark 51%
sad 39%
reflective 35%
funny 23%
challenging 19%
informative 18%
mysterious 16%
tense 15%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 5%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 70%
fast 19%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 32% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 34% | No: 23%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 49% | Yes: 26% | No: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 20% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.98

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