The Shadow of Perseus by Claire Heywood

The Shadow of Perseus

Claire Heywood

10 hours, 54 minutes first pub 2023 (editions)

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The Shadow of Perseus by Claire Heywood is a captivating read for readers who appreciate feminist retellings of classic mythology, historical fiction, and stories that empower women's voices, offering a fresh and imaginative perspective on a timeless tale.

Description

Nationally bestselling author of Daughters of Sparta Claire Heywood returns with an imaginative and female-centered reinterpretation of the myth of the great hero Perseus, told through the voices of three women who are sidelined in the traditiona...

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Community Reviews

3.69
based on 984 reviews

Moods

dark: 63%

adventurous: 61%

emotional: 60%

sad: 46%

tense: 36%

reflective: 35%

challenging: 21%

hopeful: 6%

mysterious: 5%

inspiring: 4%

informative: 3%


Pace

20% of readers chose fast
68% of readers chose medium
10% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

7% of readers chose Plot
35% of readers chose A mix
57% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

50% of readers chose Yes
31% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

20% of readers chose Yes
55% of readers chose Complicated
23% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

65% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

88% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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