Reviews tagging 'Blood'

Medusa by Jessie Burton

7 reviews

frantically's review against another edition

emotional reflective 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? It's complicated

4.0

Gorgeous, gorgeous writing. I do feel like the message, while beautiful and touching, especially at the end, was very Feminism 101 and also Medusa 101 but that didn't redact from my reading experience too much. What did redact from it was Burton's insistence on using 'mum' instead of 'mother'. Still, this had me absolutely hooked and I devoured it in a day. Will look into the author's other works.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Misogyny, Sexual violence, Violence, Death, Murder, Rape, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Bullying and Stalking

Minor: Body shaming, Grief, Confinement, and Blood

booksjessreads's review against another edition

inspiring mysterious fast-paced

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

3.75

I have never been a Greek mythology person, but I read this for the Carnegie shortlist and I actually enjoyed it. I liked getting to know Perseus through Medusa's perspective and also learning more about Medusa's lore since I have only ever experienced Medusa as a character through the perspective of Perseus cutting her head off. However, whilst I did enjoy the story and I did feel Medusa does go through good character development, I felt as though the characters did lack some depth, but this could also be due to how short the story is. 

I also thought the illustrations really added to the story, but I am unsure if I would have enjoyed it as much without the illustrations. They really heightened the emotions and memories in the story which allowed it to be quite an immersive read. This is my first Jessie Burton and I am intrigued to read her other works. I would recommend this, especially to those who enjoy Greek Mythology!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, and Rape

Moderate: Pedophilia, Gaslighting, and Stalking

Minor: Blood

braggsy's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Sexism, Confinement, Body shaming, Bullying, Death, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, and Violence

kaitlyng's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A great retelling of a greek classic with a twist on perspective and a more modern feeling. Great read for any girl, woman or person who doesn't feel comfortable in their skin.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Stalking, and Sexism

Moderate: Gaslighting, Sexual assault, Rape, Sexual harassment, Pedophilia, and Sexual violence

Minor: Death, Murder, Toxic relationship, Body horror, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, and Body shaming

sienna1508's review against another edition

dark emotional inspiring mysterious reflective slow-paced

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

3.75

This book was a bit emotional and hard to read in some parts but overall it has made me reflect and think after I have finished reading it. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Blood

beautifulpaxielreads's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective medium-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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Confinement, Death, Gaslighting, Body horror, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Grief, and Mental illness

Minor: Blood

The warnings for sexual violence/sexual assault/rape are strongly implied rather than explicitly stated. Fourteen-year-old Medusa is raped by the Greek god Poseidon, so there is a significant power imbalance. She suffers from post-traumatic stress following this event.

matheo's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective sad

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Death, Gore, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Murder, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and Violence