Medusa

De: Nataly Gruender

Narrado por: Helen Laser

In this "imaginative and thought-provoking" retelling of the Medusa myth, readers get an intimate look into the life of a legendary mythical villain who has so often been stripped of her voice and humanity—perfect for fans of Madeline Miller and Jennifer Saint (Laura Shepperson, author of Phaedra).

You know how Medusa’s story ends, but you’ve never heard her tell her own story… until now.

The only mortal daughter of two sea gods, and a priestess of Athena, Medusa was a woman who thought she had found her place in the world. But when Medusa suffers a horrific violation at the hands of Poseidon, Athena is outraged over the desecration of her name and sends a message by transforming Medusa into the snake-haired monster of legend. With one look, any who meet her gaze is turned to stone. Word of her monstrosity travels fast, igniting a king’s fear so greatly that he commands the boy-hero Perseus to bring him her head. With a power that will spare no one, Medusa begins to wonder if this is a blessing or a curse. Medusa only knows that she must leave the city she has come to call home before she harms another soul.

Searching for a haven free from mortals, anger buoying her every step, Medusa journeys across ancient Greece. Her eyes are hidden beneath a blindfold, with nothing but the snakes for company. Through her travels, Medusa discovers solace and understanding in the mythical figures she stumbles upon: A debaucherous wine god, an alluring nymph, and a three-headed dog. But one cannot escape fate forever. As Perseus closes in, Medusa faces a choice: become the monster everyone expects her to be, or cling to the last piece of her humanity.

Reseñas de la Crítica

“Medusa by Nataly Gruender is an imaginative and thought-provoking retelling of the myth of Medusa. Gruender is not afraid to tackle the more challenging aspects of Greek mythology, resulting in a novel that is completely relevant to modern readers.”—Laura Shepperson, author of Phaedra

"This vivid debut flips the script by transforming Medusa's curse into a source of power so she can meet fate on her own terms. A perfect read for mythology fans.”—A.D. Rhine, author of Horses of Fire and Daughters of Bronze

"Neil Gaiman meets Madeline Miller in this complex and nuanced portrayal of the legendary Medusa. Nataly Gruender’s subject in Medusa is not just the gorgon herself, but the social milieu of the gods, the relationship between mortal and immortal, and that eternal hobgoblin of the Greeks: fate. You might think you already know Medusa’s story, and how it ends, but en route to its destination, Medusa tackles timely subject matter: sisterhood, men in positions of power abusing their privilege, and what it means to be beautiful or ugly in the gaze of others. Gruender accomplishes all of this with gripping sentences that will stop you in your tracks, or turn you to stone."—Phong Nguyen, author of Bronze Drum

"In MEDUSA, Nataly Gruender offers an evocative and sympathetic voice to one of history's most maligned and misunderstood mythic figures, the feared Gorgon, Medusa. Often dismissed as a vindictive and vengeful monster, in Gruender's hands, Medusa's story is fully told, one of a beautiful mortal woman that became a monstrous immortal legend; born of and victimized by gods, stigmatized by mortals and destined to fulfill a prophecy that is both her curse and her gift; a power that will sustain her rise in the wake of those who seek her fall. With profound dignity, grace and wit, Gruender's MEDUSA is a delightful addition to the pantheon mythic Greek retellings."—Aimee Gibbs, author of The Carnivale of Curiosities

amazing story

the reader showed her emotion and loved the story and tone was felt throughout. thank you for making this book

Engaging narration, compelling narrative….i couldn’t put my AirPods down.

The narrator was engaging, and the story moved along quickly while still capturing the characters’ growth and emotions. I have a few minor quibbles with a few character arcs, but not worth detracting a star. I thoroughly enjoyed the story. If you liked “Circe”, you will like this book.

The excitement the reader added!!!

I really enjoyed the detail added to this story. It helped me to paint a different picture, the picture of what I was reading, and push aside all other stories I have read, heard, or watched. The reader really made this more enjoyable and I appreciate both her and the author!!

not a bad read. definitely introspective

this was a interesting listen, from start to finish naming God's and titans I had never heard of and had forgotten

A Difference Perspective

Two sides to every story and more often than not, the truth probably lies somewhere in the middle. Really enjoyed exploring this version. The gods only cared about saving face and even now, people are quick to fear and dismiss what we don't understand.

I really enjoyed the narration

I love Helen voices I think she she really brought this book alive. it took me less than two days to finish this. It's so good!

Twist of Fate

I enjoyed the twist it has on the vast known story of MEDUSA. Was she born evil or did she have it bestowed? Read the book and find out.

So goooood!

Lovely story and message. So endearing. Definitely read this as it will shift your perspective.

Bright and beautiful

Wow. This is a compelling, compassionate and engaging version of a story I have heard many times, but never in this way. Never has it felt so approachable or close. I don’t want to give too much of the composition away, but will say that the ending could not be better.

Disappointing

I really wanted this to be good but it failed miserably. If we divide this into 5 parts, the story falls apart immediately after the conflict is revealed. What started fairly well turned into a whiny, young adult, lesbianesque me2 feminist dissapointment.