The Shadow of Perseus by Claire Heywood

The Shadow of Perseus

Claire Heywood

287 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

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Nationally bestselling author of Daughters of Sparta Claire Heywood returns with an imaginative and female-centered reinterpretation of the myth of the great hero Perseus, told through the voices of three women who are sidelined in the traditional...

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Community Reviews Summary of 808 reviews

Moods

adventurous 63%
dark 63%
emotional 59%
sad 44%
tense 36%
reflective 33%
challenging 20%
mysterious 5%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
informative 3%

Pace

medium 69%
fast 19%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | No: 23% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 63% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.7

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