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Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes

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alyssacrystal's review against another edition

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Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I love the author's style. I really enjoy the ebb and flow of the chapter sizes, the multiple perspectives, the name drops, small passages from seemingly random characters. Even how it switches from telling a story one chapter to talking directly to the reader in the next. I found I could put it down anytime I wanted, but it was so intelligent and thoughtful, that I always found myself wanting to pick it back up.

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amberk032's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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bubblegirl858's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad fast-paced

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

3.5

This book was read as part of the 2023 book club for April. Stone Blind is a unique look at a very familiar tale. I enjoyed the multiple POV's and the changes to the story to make it seems more "realistic". The Gods and Goddesses feel much more like their myths and stories (petty, arrogant, concerned with themselves and unconcerned with humans unless it benefits them). Medusa's story is heartbreaking and hearing it told from her perspective only makes the heartbreak that more poignant.

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sophieamreacher's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional informative mysterious reflective sad slow-paced

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

5.0

This book gave me ultimate feminine rage and made me heartbroken at the same time. Audiobook was amazing.

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sydapel's review against another edition

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informative inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

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

3.5

Greek mythology retellings is something I've stayed away from for the past year (despite it absolutely being my sweet spot during trivia), because my escapist little brain can't really handle the extreme misogyny and violence against women that comes with the territory. However, after listening to another of Natalie Hayes books, I thought I'd give this a try.

There's a lot I did like about the characterization of Greek mythology in this, particularly the disillusionment of Perseus as a heroic figure and the immaturity of the gods, both of which were really interesting to consider outside the starry eyed way I saw them as a Percy Jackson kid. I don't know if the book totally accomplishs what it came to do, as Medusa still feels like an one dimensional character and her story is just part of this larger tale involved gods and heros and kings

Ultimately I like the way Hayes writing feels like reading a modern Greek play, but I don't know I will be devoring more Greek mythology retellings in the future.

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katrinky's review against another edition

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4.5

i loved this book! extremely here for any and all feminist re-framings of greek mythology. (do NOT read this book if you strongly love perseus, andromeda, athena, or really any olympian.) i guess i adore medusa, the gorgons, and a giant sea monster mother now??

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nikkiands's review against another edition

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adventurous funny reflective medium-paced

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

4.25

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teresaelj's review against another edition

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challenging dark reflective slow-paced

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

3.5

So, here’s the thing- the last 50 pages- my goodness, brilliant. The twist, didn’t see it coming and I loved it. There were two in fact and I loved both. The last 50 pages made me wanna give it 4 stars. However, this is a slow burn, there are moments you wanna say “why the heck is the person narrating??” It is incredibly well thought out and researched. I did like it but it wasn’t as Medusa based as I thought it would be. Overall, with the ending, lovely arc. Without that ending…. Snooze. Not what I wanted. Hence the 3.5 rating.

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ashreadem's review against another edition

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adventurous dark funny medium-paced

4.0

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sofiaysa's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

overall a really gut wrenching book for me. mainly loved reading how medusa evolved through her life with her sisters. medusa and her sisters deserved better and more time together. made me hate men more. #fuckperseus #fuckposeidon

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