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A review by shirin_mandi
Medea by Rosie Hewlett
4.0
‘Death is a terrible burden for anyone to carry,’
I think this book starts strong, Medea isn't weak, isn't sentimental, and she doesn't really care!
‘Why did you do this?’ he asked.
‘Because I can,’ I replied. Apparently, that was the wrong answer.
Although this line didn't stay consistent until the end, and I wasn't completely thrilled about the characters' development but as it was engaging enough, so I thought it deserved four stars.
I have often wondered if there is a monster inside me, cloaked in the skin of a young, quiet girl. Perhaps everyone can see it pacing restlessly beneath the surface, and that is why they keep their distance.
Do you know what the biggest problem is with the retellings of Medea?
Why do we so desperately want to blame Jason for everything, as if every monstrous act by Medea was done for him?
Why should Medea be portrayed as strong, in love, and only under Jason's command?
Why Medea cant be a crazy, messed up one, a monster, who she can't let them put her aside, or bear the burden of lose?!
Why had we always wanted to pull out a good woman inside her?
Please, let one woman not be a good one, fooled, or deceived by men.
"He must love me. Because if this is not love, then what else is it?"
I personally think a woman could do all the devious and monstrous by herself and even enjoy it without hesitation. Why do we insist that a horrible father or lover is necessary for that?
Thank you Random House UK, Transworld Publishers via NetGalley for DRC. I have given my honest review.
I think this book starts strong, Medea isn't weak, isn't sentimental, and she doesn't really care!
‘Why did you do this?’ he asked.
‘Because I can,’ I replied. Apparently, that was the wrong answer.
Although this line didn't stay consistent until the end, and I wasn't completely thrilled about the characters' development but as it was engaging enough, so I thought it deserved four stars.
I have often wondered if there is a monster inside me, cloaked in the skin of a young, quiet girl. Perhaps everyone can see it pacing restlessly beneath the surface, and that is why they keep their distance.
Do you know what the biggest problem is with the retellings of Medea?
Why do we so desperately want to blame Jason for everything, as if every monstrous act by Medea was done for him?
Why should Medea be portrayed as strong, in love, and only under Jason's command?
Why Medea cant be a crazy, messed up one, a monster, who she can't let them put her aside, or bear the burden of lose?!
Why had we always wanted to pull out a good woman inside her?
Please, let one woman not be a good one, fooled, or deceived by men.
"He must love me. Because if this is not love, then what else is it?"
I personally think a woman could do all the devious and monstrous by herself and even enjoy it without hesitation. Why do we insist that a horrible father or lover is necessary for that?
Thank you Random House UK, Transworld Publishers via NetGalley for DRC. I have given my honest review.