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georgeeporge's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
This was a disappointing read. After seeing so many recommendations, I feel a bit confused as to what I missed, but I really didn't enjoy the author's writing style at all. I enjoy stories with multiple perspectives, but this was all over the place with mini plot lines told and never mentioned again within short, clumsy, chapters. The book is not about Medusa, the title and blurb is completely misleading. I finished the book only out of determination rather than enjoyment — it's definitely not something I'd recommend!
sumitra_t's review against another edition
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
book_busy's review against another edition
5.0
Very gripping. An interesting use of multiple perspective. I adored how incompetent the gods and protagonists could be. Of course gods would be hedonists: their characterisation made me nose laugh as well as occasionally actually chuckle. An interesting ending that, after the swiftest of googling, I am unsure as to whether is "canonical" or a mind child of Haynes. No matter, it was interesting regardless. A great mythological retelling sure to excite enthusiasts and novices to this particular genre alike. :)
lavendels's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
ritaralha's review against another edition
4.0
Esteno, Euríale e Medusa de fatídico destino.
Esta era mortal, enquanto eram imortais e isentas de velhice
as outras duas. Mas, só a ela conheceu o deus dos cabelos
[anilados,
na planície suave, entre as flores da primavera.
Dela, quando Perseu lhe decepou a cabeça,
surgiram o grande Crisaor e o cavalo Pégaso.
Teogonia Trabalhos e Dias
O Olhar da Medusa é uma reinterpretação da história de Medusa, desde o seu nascimento até a sua mortalidade, o seu envolvimento com Posídon e a sua morte às mãos de Perseu. Em contraste com alguns dos retellings modernos, nos quais os autores reinventam as histórias mitológicas, aqui pareceu-me que NH foi muito fiel ao mito original, não acrescentando ou retirando nada de importante, apenas mudando o ângulo de visão da história.
Para contar a história de Medusa, NH também relata as histórias e episódios de outros deuses, e Medusa, por vezes, acaba, infelizmente, por ficar esquecida durante bastante tempo.
Haynes tem uma escrita muito acessível e envolvente. A sua habilidade com o material mitológico permite-lhe entrelaçar diversos fragmentos numa narrativa unificada, e o seu sentido de humor sarcástico sobressai ao longo de toda a obra.
nolang's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
4.25