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A review by seyoban
Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I don’t think this book is appreciated enough for its humour. I literally laughed out loud at some of the conversations and petty arguments between the gods, and the constant mockery of Perseus by the narrator was hilarious.
I can imagine this being a confusing book for anyone not already familiar with some of the main gods and stories within Greek mythology, it definitely helps to have some background knowledge as Haynes doesn’t do much hand-holding. I really enjoyed it though, and was genuinely moved by the empathetic perspective towards the Graiai and Gorgons.
I can imagine this being a confusing book for anyone not already familiar with some of the main gods and stories within Greek mythology, it definitely helps to have some background knowledge as Haynes doesn’t do much hand-holding. I really enjoyed it though, and was genuinely moved by the empathetic perspective towards the Graiai and Gorgons.