A review by scoobybanana
Medusa by Rosie Hewlett

5.0

To say I enjoyed reading MEDUSA is a massive understatement. I flew through the book, reading the entire thing in less than 24 hours, the way Medusa's story is told just made me want to keep reading to find out her full story. I'm really concious of putting spoilers so I'll try to leave it there. But the way this book is written and the refreshing change of seeing another side to a misunderstood mythical figure having their story retold in such a way that resonates with current culture means you develop such a personal connection with Medusa. I think I would also be remiss not to give honourable mention to the relationships Medusa develops in the book, and even though it is a relatively short book, to create such rapport with the reader in a short space of time is a true representation of how advanced Hewlett's writing is. I am now pestering everyone I know to read this, and am waiting rather impatiently for any signs of a second book from Hewlett.