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A review by withlivjones
Medusa by Jessie Burton
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
A great twist on the myth of Medusa and Perseus, in which Medusa conceals her identity from Perseus upon his arrival on her island and they grow closer through talking to each other. Usually I’m not a fan of the star-crossed lover trope, but I enjoyed it here.
While this book deals with an age-old story, it brings it into modern relevance by touching on topics like female standards of beauty and victim blaming. Medusa struggles with her appearance defining her identity when she wishes to be the sole person to write her own story. This book sends a powerful message about accepting every facet of the person you have become, especially after it seems like trauma has changed you.
While this book deals with an age-old story, it brings it into modern relevance by touching on topics like female standards of beauty and victim blaming. Medusa struggles with her appearance defining her identity when she wishes to be the sole person to write her own story. This book sends a powerful message about accepting every facet of the person you have become, especially after it seems like trauma has changed you.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Rape