Medusa's Sisters
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Medusa's Sisters
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A vividly stunning reimagining of the myth of Medusa and the sisters who loved her, in this captivating, moving debut novel, perfect for fans of Stone Blind and Ariadne.
A vividly stunning reimagining of the myth of Medusa and the sisters who loved her, this captivating, moving debut novel is perfect for fans of Stone Blind and Ariadne.
Even before they were transformed into Gorgons, Medusa and her sisters, Stheno and Euryale, were unique among immortals. Curious about mortals and their lives, Medusa and her sisters entered the human world in search of a place to belong, yet quickly found themselves at the perilous centre of a dangerous Olympian rivalry, learning too late that a god's love is a violent one.
Forgotten by history and diminished by poets, the other two Gorgons have never been more than horrifying hags, damned and doomed. But they were sisters first, and their journey from seaborne origins to the outskirts of the Pantheon is a story that rests, hidden, underneath their scales. Monsters, but not monstrous, Stheno and Euryale will step into the light for the first time to tell the story of how all three sisters lived and were changed by each other, as they struggle against the inherent conflict between sisterhood and individuality, myth and truth, vengeance and peace.
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Medusa's Sisters by Lauren J.A. Bear has been praised for its imaginative retelling of Greek mythology, bringing a fresh perspective to the tale by focusing on the often-overlooked sisters of Medusa. Readers appreciate the character development and the depth given to these figures, finding the narrative both engaging and thought-provoking. This blend of sci-fi and fantasy elements makes it a captivating read for mythology enthusiasts.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781803364728
Publisher: Titan Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 12 September 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Titan Books Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 352
About the Author
Lauren J. A. Bear was born in Boston and raised in Long Beach. After studying English at UCLA and education at LMU, she taught middle-school humanities for over a decade - and survived! She is a teaching fellow for the Holocaust Center for Humanity and lives in Seattle with her husband and three young children. She likes crossword puzzles and being on or near the water without getting wet.
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