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A review by madamelacy
Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
A dark but funny retelling of the intertwined stories of Medusa, Perseus and Andromeda.
It was an interesting narrative style with some of the narration addressing the reader directly, and taking a pop at Perseus for his stupidity.
There weren’t many likeable characters in the books. It was hard to like Athene or Hera because of their victim blaming of women raped by the Gods. The Gods and demigods were petty, vengeful and full of their own self-importance. However the three Gorgon sisters were eminently likeable, fiercely loyal to one another and transform this story into a feminist retelling.
There are three strands to the story: Perseus’ quest to save his mother from unwanted marriage; Medusa’s rape then Athene’s curse; Andromeda the child of a vain fading beauty. These strands come together beautifully. A cracking good read.
It was an interesting narrative style with some of the narration addressing the reader directly, and taking a pop at Perseus for his stupidity.
There weren’t many likeable characters in the books. It was hard to like Athene or Hera because of their victim blaming of women raped by the Gods. The Gods and demigods were petty, vengeful and full of their own self-importance. However the three Gorgon sisters were eminently likeable, fiercely loyal to one another and transform this story into a feminist retelling.
There are three strands to the story: Perseus’ quest to save his mother from unwanted marriage; Medusa’s rape then Athene’s curse; Andromeda the child of a vain fading beauty. These strands come together beautifully. A cracking good read.
Content Warnings
Minor: Rape, Murder, and War