Medusa was not a monster. Perseus was not a hero. The gods are cruel and the myths ring of injustice.
None of this was news to me, yet this retelling — which weaves together opposing narrators and pulls in context from adjacent tales — feels fresh, even though I know where it‘s all headed. (Pun intended?)
Maybe not an instant classic like the last two book club picks, but still a great read that I‘m looking forward to discussing. 🐍