

A fun, feminist re-telling of the myth of Medusa. Natalie Haynes is an expert on the Classics intimately & her deep knowledge infuses & enriches the story but is worn lightly. She pokes fun at Perseus who beheaded Medusa only after much help from the Gods. The writing is warm & engaging. The god(desse)s come to life & we see them with fresh eyes. Successfully weaves different strands & myths together to reach the tragic conclusion.