A review by sydapel
Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes

informative inspiring reflective sad 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

3.5

Greek mythology retellings is something I've stayed away from for the past year (despite it absolutely being my sweet spot during trivia), because my escapist little brain can't really handle the extreme misogyny and violence against women that comes with the territory. However, after listening to another of Natalie Hayes books, I thought I'd give this a try. 

There's a lot I did like about the characterization of Greek mythology in this, particularly the disillusionment of Perseus as a heroic figure and the immaturity of the gods, both of which were really interesting to consider outside the starry eyed way I saw them as a Percy Jackson kid. I don't know if the book totally accomplishs what it came to do, as Medusa still feels like an one dimensional character and her story is just part of this larger tale involved gods and heros and kings 

Ultimately I like the way Hayes writing feels like reading a modern Greek play, but I don't know I will be devoring more Greek mythology retellings in the future. 
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