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Medusa by Jessie Burton

3 reviews

novel_nibbles's review against another edition

dark emotional sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A very quick but emotion invoking and thought provoking read. 

A heartbreakingly beautiful coming of age feminist retelling of Medusa. 

Yes, girl! TAKE UP SPACE!

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Content Warnings

Minor: Physical abuse, Rape, Emotional abuse, and Sexual assault

kayceeisbookish's review

dark emotional inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Death, Sexual content, Bullying, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Stalking, Confinement, Gaslighting, Body shaming, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Grief, and Rape

cherylwav's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

“Medusa - The Girl Behind The Myth” was everything I ever wanted from a retelling of her story. 
Beautifully written, poetic and with a feminist core Jessie Burton conveys the meaning behind the myth of the Medusa that so many girls and women see and understand on a deeper level behind Medusa’s fate. 
Highly recommending this to everyone interested in greek mythology, especially in the myth of the Medusa.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Sexual violence