reclaims her both as an ordinary teenage girl who was exploited, brutalised then punished and also as a feminist icon who refuses to be a victim when she can be a proud survivor. beguiling, lyrical, but also relatable retelling of the myth of Medusa. Medusa's vulnerability, strength and journey of self-acceptance is one that will stay with me * Jennifer Saint * Utterly transporting * Guardian Books of the Year *Ī beautiful and compassionate retelling that gives the serpent-headed monster of myth a powerful and haunting humanity. The book tackles pain and trauma without flinching, but its message is ultimately one of joy and hope * Madeline Miller * a powerfully feminist, elegaic and original twist on this old story. an impressive addition to the shelves of feminist retellings, balancing rage with beautiful storytelling' - Irish TimesĪ beautiful and profound retelling. a must-read for women of all ages' - Red magazine 'Utterly transporting' - Guardian Books of the Year '. Adapted from the hardback illustrated by Olivia Lomenech-Gill, this paperback edition is perfect for readers who loved Circe and Ariadne, as Medusa comes alive in a new version of the story that history set in stone long ago. But when the charmed and beautiful Perseus arrives on the island, her lonely existence is blown apart, unleashing desire, love. Haunted by the memories of a life before everything was stolen from her, she has no choice but to make peace with her present: Medusa the Monster. Exiled to a far-flung island after being abused by powerful Gods, Medusa has little company other than the snakes that adorn her head instead of hair.

Internationally bestselling author Jessie Burton flips the script in this astonishing retelling of Greek myth, illuminating the woman behind the legend at last. Forget everything you've been told about Medusa. 'A beautiful and profound retelling' - Madeline Miller, author of The Song of Achilles and Circe 'Gives the serpent-headed monster of myth a powerful and haunting humanity' - Jennifer Saint, author of Ariadne and Elektra _ If I told you that I'd killed a man with a glance, would you wait to hear the rest? The why, the how, what happened next? Monster.

Medusa by Jessie Burton