Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes

Stone Blind

Natalie Haynes

384 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical literary adventurous challenging dark medium-paced

Description

In Stone Blind, classicist and comedian Natalie Haynes turns our understanding of this legendary myth on its head, bringing empathy and nuance to one of the earliest stories in which a woman--injured by a powerful man--is blamed, punished, and mon...

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Moods

adventurous 76%
emotional 46%
dark 45%
sad 37%
reflective 33%
funny 25%
challenging 19%
informative 16%
mysterious 14%
tense 14%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 4%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 21%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 29% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 31% | No: 29% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 56% | Yes: 22% | No: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 48% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.91

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