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3.65 AVERAGE
3.65 AVERAGE
emotional
informative
sad
fast-paced
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Violence
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I don't think there will ever be a retelling of Medusa's story that is particularly good, but this was something. Medusa's parts are written well in the start, then when Perseus comes in it begins to lack a little. The last 20 odd pages saved it for sure.
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
I judge all Greek mythology adaptations by Mary Renault and very few measure up. This was an okay read. I'm actually giving it 3 1/2 stars. The last 20 pages earned it an extra half a star.
I would’ve liked it better if it was entirely about Medusa and not so much about Perseus. It felt in opposition to the overall message of the book. But overall, I liked it.
TW: Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Pregnancy Loss
TW: Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Pregnancy Loss
fast-paced