Jessie Burton
1. Medusa
Beschreibung
Details
Gesprochen von
Alisha BaileySpieldauer
3 Stunden und 41 Minuten
Family Sharing
Ja
Abo-Fähigkeit
Nein
Altersempfehlung
ab 11 Jahr(e)
Erscheinungsdatum
28.10.2021
Hörtyp
Lesung
Bloomsbury presents Medusa by Jessie Burton, read by Alisha Bailey.
SHORTLISTED FOR THE YOTO CARNEGIE MEDAL
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'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
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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. Man-hater. Murderess. Forget everything you've been told about Medusa.
Internationally bestselling author Jessie Burton flips the script in this astonishing retelling of Greek myth, illuminating the woman behind the legend at last.
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. 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. But when the charmed and beautiful Perseus arrives on the island, her lonely existence is blown apart, unleashing desire, love... and betrayal.
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.
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'… a must-read for women of all ages' – Red magazine
'Utterly transporting' – Guardian Books of the Year
'… an impressive addition to the shelves of feminist retellings, balancing rage with beautiful storytelling' – Irish Times
SHORTLISTED FOR THE YOTO CARNEGIE MEDAL
_______________
'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. Man-hater. Murderess. Forget everything you've been told about Medusa.
Internationally bestselling author Jessie Burton flips the script in this astonishing retelling of Greek myth, illuminating the woman behind the legend at last.
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. 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. But when the charmed and beautiful Perseus arrives on the island, her lonely existence is blown apart, unleashing desire, love... and betrayal.
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.
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'… a must-read for women of all ages' – Red magazine
'Utterly transporting' – Guardian Books of the Year
'… an impressive addition to the shelves of feminist retellings, balancing rage with beautiful storytelling' – Irish Times
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Absolutely stunning
K. am 03.04.2023
Bewertungsnummer: 1914118
Bewertet: Buch (Taschenbuch)
This book was one of the most beautiful I've ever read. Wonderful retelling, powerful words twisted with pain and passion. I enjoyed every bit of it and cried my eyes out at the last page. I really, really recommend this book!!
Stunning, intimate writing and marvellous illustrations
Bewertung am 23.01.2023
Bewertungsnummer: 1865513
Bewertet: Buch (Taschenbuch)
Probably the first protagonist which, at a certain point in the book I did NOT want to slap in the face because they‘re making me furious with their behaviour. Every moment I was on her side, feeling the pain she must have felt, supporting her decisions, watching her grow. It was like Medusa telling me her deepest secrets and I was the only one to ever hear it. This is the only version of the Medusa story I ever want to read. I fell in love.