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jnmackie's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
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
4.0
schizogleek's review against another edition
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jade_courtney's review
4.0
The writing is full of potential and has some really beautiful moments (although it is a little awkward at times). I loved this take on Medusa, and Perseus, and it's exploration of themes and events. Honestly, I could have had a whole novel of this.
myranda_the_bookwyrm's review
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
Lovely and sad, exquisitely rendered.
sandytfrench's review against another edition
4.0
Here, The World Entire by Anwen Kya Hayward
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4 stars
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After being accused of desecrating Athena's temple and subsequently cursed with monstrousness, Medusa lives alone on the outskirts of the world, secluding herself from everyone so as to keep both herself and the rest of the world safe. When Perseus comes to ask for her help, Medusa tries desperately to make him leave, but no matter what she does, Perseus stays.
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This is a tiny bite of a book that moves away from the traditional depiction of Medusa as a monster, and focuses on her humanity, her gentleness and deep despair after suffering violence and betrayal at the hands of Gods and humans alike.
The writing flowed beautifully and showed such care for the tragic character of Medusa. If you know the myth, then the ending comes as no surprise, and yet my heart broke; it was powerful and sorrowful, and so very beautiful.
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4 stars
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After being accused of desecrating Athena's temple and subsequently cursed with monstrousness, Medusa lives alone on the outskirts of the world, secluding herself from everyone so as to keep both herself and the rest of the world safe. When Perseus comes to ask for her help, Medusa tries desperately to make him leave, but no matter what she does, Perseus stays.
~~~~~
This is a tiny bite of a book that moves away from the traditional depiction of Medusa as a monster, and focuses on her humanity, her gentleness and deep despair after suffering violence and betrayal at the hands of Gods and humans alike.
The writing flowed beautifully and showed such care for the tragic character of Medusa. If you know the myth, then the ending comes as no surprise, and yet my heart broke; it was powerful and sorrowful, and so very beautiful.
~~~~~
emeliestegbornblixt's review against another edition
5.0
A beautifully written exploration of the longterm trauma of the violence visited upon women's bodies, and the ways in which victimized women are punished again and again for the crimes committed against them.
Obviously - as this is a Medusa retelling - trigger warning for rape.
Obviously - as this is a Medusa retelling - trigger warning for rape.
melsshelves's review
3.0
3.5
Beautifully written and has encouraged me to look more into the original story of Medusa. Short and poetic, such a lovely read.
Beautifully written and has encouraged me to look more into the original story of Medusa. Short and poetic, such a lovely read.