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A review by cheyenneconrady
Medusa by Rosie Hewlett
5.0
This book was absolutely fantastic. My only complaint? I wish it had been longer so I could keep enjoying it!
I have read every reiteration and retelling of Medusa’s story that has come out in the last few years. And almost all of them have been a disappointment. Rosie Hewlett changes all of that with this short version of Medusa’s life, told in her own words.
With her own changes to the story that bring more love, warmth and humanity than ever before, Hewlett proves Medusa’s story is not just tragedy. There is much more to her, which is why her end touches us all in such a special way.
Hewlett’s emotion behind the story is powerfully evocative, described in ways that make you feel like you’re seeing from Medusa’s own heart. I laughed, I teared up, and I finally felt like Medusa would like to read one version of her story (even if the major change Hewlett chooses to make here could be controversial). It’s not about accuracy, as we’ll never know such things in Greek myths, but about telling stories that touch your heart and make you want to treat others, or yourself, better. Hewlett accomplishes that here.
I read this in one day and was sad the second it was over. Can’t wait to read more from this author!
I have read every reiteration and retelling of Medusa’s story that has come out in the last few years. And almost all of them have been a disappointment. Rosie Hewlett changes all of that with this short version of Medusa’s life, told in her own words.
With her own changes to the story that bring more love, warmth and humanity than ever before, Hewlett proves Medusa’s story is not just tragedy. There is much more to her, which is why her end touches us all in such a special way.
Hewlett’s emotion behind the story is powerfully evocative, described in ways that make you feel like you’re seeing from Medusa’s own heart. I laughed, I teared up, and I finally felt like Medusa would like to read one version of her story (even if the major change Hewlett chooses to make here could be controversial). It’s not about accuracy, as we’ll never know such things in Greek myths, but about telling stories that touch your heart and make you want to treat others, or yourself, better. Hewlett accomplishes that here.
I read this in one day and was sad the second it was over. Can’t wait to read more from this author!