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A review by jesikasbookshelf
Psyche and Eros by Luna McNamara
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Psyche and Eros deserved this retelling so much - it is intelligent, feminist and filled with love. The author manages to weave so many other elements of Mythology- often the previously marginalised female - into this one and so it contains within it Medusa asking what makes someone a hero, Helen dreading her marriage and Iphegenia giving up her chosen life course because her father asked her to all of these women that Psyche knew she can reflect on in telling her story and it is beautifully done.
I also really enjoyed Psyche's reflections on her own status as a narrative through cultures. This brought such a clever element to her self awareness.
Psyche and Eros are both depicted so well - they are so human in their character, facing such extraordinary challenges to sustain their love for each other. You root for them and you want to rage against the system with them.
This is one of the best retellings I've enjoyed and I hope to see more from this author.
I also really enjoyed Psyche's reflections on her own status as a narrative through cultures. This brought such a clever element to her self awareness.
Psyche and Eros are both depicted so well - they are so human in their character, facing such extraordinary challenges to sustain their love for each other. You root for them and you want to rage against the system with them.
This is one of the best retellings I've enjoyed and I hope to see more from this author.