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savshanae's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I really loved this book! I loved the twist in the stories, and of course I came for Medusa, which did not disappoint. I would definitely recommend this book looking for a quick read about Greek mythology with a feminist twist.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Rape, Violence, Bullying, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Pregnancy, Sexism, Confinement, Death, Incest, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Slavery
ucaree's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Violence
jesssarah96's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
- 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
4.5
This book is about Medusa and follows her story from birth to death, whilst jumping to the POV of Athena and an Ethiopian princess Andromeda.
I felt this book reads so well and I have learnt so much about the Greek gods from this story without feeling too lost. I found reading the perspective of multiple different women really interesting and the story itself is just heartbreaking. It's a book that's left me thinking about it with a little sinking feeling in my chest. I would recommend this to anyone interested in Medusas story, it's amazing to even comprehend why she's been viewed as a villain or monster for such a long time. Justice for Medusa!
I felt this book reads so well and I have learnt so much about the Greek gods from this story without feeling too lost. I found reading the perspective of multiple different women really interesting and the story itself is just heartbreaking. It's a book that's left me thinking about it with a little sinking feeling in my chest. I would recommend this to anyone interested in Medusas story, it's amazing to even comprehend why she's been viewed as a villain or monster for such a long time. Justice for Medusa!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Violence
basil_touche's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I wish that the book was more from Medusa's perspective rather than from various characters (mainly Athene and Perceus). I found the God's various squabbles were getting tiresome for the most part, but I enjoyed the parts with Medusa and her sisters the most, makes you feel regret for what happens to them. Athene was an interesting character, spoilt but the ending featuring her was probably my favourite part. Perhaps Greek Mythology just isn't my thing, but I enjoyed most of this.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Incest, Murder, Misogyny, Rape, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Grief, Slavery, Pregnancy, Death, and Violence
Minor: Suicide
bonniereads's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
What I liked about it I also disliked: we jumped from characters too quickly. I didn’t get a chance to really sit with Medusa and get to care about her beyond she was innocent
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Rape, and Violence
buer's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Stone Blind is a reworking of several recognizable moments from Greek Mythology mostly told through the perspectives of the women who lived them. Although Medusa is the titular character, we also get up close to Athena, Andromeda, and Perseus (who is delightfully rebranded as an inept man-child who probably should have stayed on the island he and his mother had been stranded on.)
Overall I really enjoyed this book, which plays with labels like "hero" and "monster" and asks the reader to consider whether someone we've been told is the former might actually be the latter and vice versa. Well worth a read, especially for those who enjoy Greek mythology!
Overall I really enjoyed this book, which plays with labels like "hero" and "monster" and asks the reader to consider whether someone we've been told is the former might actually be the latter and vice versa. Well worth a read, especially for those who enjoy Greek mythology!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence and Sexual assault
sophs_mood_reading's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Ok well this was a lot. Greek mythology is never simple and never a straightforward story, I know this from Stephen Fry’s versions. This book held true to this trend.
Stone Blind is a retelling of the Medusa myth but more from her point of view. Of course, because there are many players in this tale we get a whole lot of storyline’s and points of view.
I loved how Medusa is not painted as an evil villain in this book and you really do feel sorry for her. Perseus is also portrayed as a bit of a dick (sorry but it’s true) which was also a nice break from the Hero mentality.
I loved the multiple points of view but at some stages it got a bit confusing and well a lot (there was a chapter of the snakes opinions which seemed to drag a bit). Also one chapter we were literally being yelled at, and though I understand why it was there (to change the well known narrative) it was a bit condescending.
It was a good way to learn about Greek mythology but I did finish wishing it had been more of a descriptive narrative and less dialog.
Stone Blind is a retelling of the Medusa myth but more from her point of view. Of course, because there are many players in this tale we get a whole lot of storyline’s and points of view.
I loved how Medusa is not painted as an evil villain in this book and you really do feel sorry for her. Perseus is also portrayed as a bit of a dick (sorry but it’s true) which was also a nice break from the Hero mentality.
I loved the multiple points of view but at some stages it got a bit confusing and well a lot (there was a chapter of the snakes opinions which seemed to drag a bit). Also one chapter we were literally being yelled at, and though I understand why it was there (to change the well known narrative) it was a bit condescending.
It was a good way to learn about Greek mythology but I did finish wishing it had been more of a descriptive narrative and less dialog.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment, Rape, Kidnapping, Violence, Sexual assault, Murder, and Death
crawffff's review against another edition
emotional
informative
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I loved hearing from so many different Greek gods but this book is filled with characters I dislike.
Medusa and her sisters Sthenno and Euryale were the saving Grace as well as Athene’s disdain for Perseus.
I know this is based on mythology but all of these ancient retellings tend to featured women being screwed over by men. Pretty bleak.
Medusa and her sisters Sthenno and Euryale were the saving Grace as well as Athene’s disdain for Perseus.
I know this is based on mythology but all of these ancient retellings tend to featured women being screwed over by men. Pretty bleak.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, and Violence
sohva's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
fast-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
3.75
The book was fun and witty, but jumped from place to place, story to story too much. It didn't really feel like the different plotlines truly formed something that felt truly complete. The book was better when I just read it as a collection of anecdotes from the Greek myths.
Athene's ending came a bit out of nowhere too.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
Moderate: Violence, Confinement, and Suicide
lzad's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Medusa was abandoned by her parents, to be raised by her "monstrous" but loving sisters. The Olympians gods are paranoid, narcissistic, raging ego maniacs. Perseus is a teenage thug. Wonderfully rich characters, events are both petty and horrific. Utterly compelling. Beautifully written.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Violence, and War