Reviews

Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes

romyconlay's review against another edition

emotional mysterious fast-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

3.5

forenzer's review against another edition

reflective fast-paced

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

2.5

fannyadele's review

adventurous informative inspiring lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

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

4.5

vlwelser's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

3.75

icedlemonade's review against another edition

adventurous challenging mysterious reflective tense slow-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Murder

Moderate: Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, and Rape

Minor: Alcohol

quiettalker's review against another edition

2.5

Not for me

helenlouise0304's review against another edition

adventurous dark reflective fast-paced

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

4.5

abbycartwright's review

adventurous reflective medium-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

4.0

amberrock's review against another edition

adventurous emotional tense medium-paced

4.5

andiiswagg's review against another edition

adventurous emotional medium-paced

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

3.75

I enjoyed this one! An excellent retelling of the Medusa myth with a strong feminist lens. The pacing was a bit weird, due to gods being immortal and so much happening over such a long period of time, but i really enjoyed all the unique POVs that the author utilised. The story of Medusa is tragic, and this was so well done. The bond between the Gorgons and the incredible love they feel for each other was so beautifully written. I like the way the gods were portrayed, as the absolutely entitled assholes that they truly are with no care or regard for the human race outside of being worshipped by them. The complete casualty with which they (the gods and their priests) commit all these heinous atrocities against women and entire cities is appalling. Every character was so believably written, I felt like I was in the head of every single one of them. 

“He thinks anyone who is not like him is a monster: have you noticed? And any monster needs killing.”

“Why would anyone love a monster?' asked Perseus. 
'Who are you to decide who is worthy of love?' said Hermes.
'I mean, I wasn't...' 
'And who are you to decide who is a monster?' added the messenger god.”

“And the monster? Who is she? She is what happens when someone cannot be saved.”