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I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for a honest review.Natalie Haynes delivers another incredible book. With her compelling writing style and multiple perspectives intertwined with Greek mythology, Stone Blind tells the story of Medusa and how, sometimes, the real monster is not always the one who looks monstrous. Because appearances can be deceiving. “Why would anyone love a monster?” asked Perseus.“Who are you to decide who is worthy of love?”I loved Medusa's POV and her relationship...
I loved a Thousand Ships and Children of Jocasta so was really keen to find out how Medusa’s story would be told. I think I particularly relish Natalie Haynes’s books just that bit more than, say, Pat Barker’s because in addition to plonking us in an immersive world they’re clever *and* funny. Usually portrayed as an out and out hero, here Perseus doesn’t get much good press. Unfair? Perhaps, but there are centuries of bias the other way to be redressed – despite Medusa’s head doing the killing,...
I‘m really looking forward to read this. We all know Medusa as this vicious thing that wants nothing but turn people into stone. I became really interested in her story once I discovered that she was cursed into what we know her for, cursed so no man would ever want her, cursed as a punishment for something a man should‘ve been punished for. Reading HER story will be a treat!
3.5/5 ⭐the merciless, gut-wrenching fate that the Gorgon maiden Medusa meets is one of the most miserable ones Greek mythology has to offer, and Haynes' mega-solid grasp on the scholarship and skillfully practiced storytelling makes good on making that message sharp and manifest. the multiple perspectives on show in Stone Blind (and given that it features so many, maybe stamping this book as 'Medusa's Story' is maybe a bit of a misnomer, because it is prescribed a far-reaching treatment here) me...
I was offered this book as an ARC via NetGalley. Personally, I would say that this is a far more light-hearted take on the myth of Medusa. It was fascinating to see a retelling from her perspective. On one hand many of the Gods came across as childish and petty however when you consider their actions in various parts of the established/traditional mythology this is a probably not an unfair take. I enjoyed this fun interpretation.
