tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211090800803751472.post6759708253685545944..comments2024-02-19T00:31:41.443-06:00Comments on Books in the Spotlight: Medea (Delphic Women #1)Rummanah Aasihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12119402559076729383noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211090800803751472.post-421187336125161312014-04-14T21:57:06.329-05:002014-04-14T21:57:06.329-05:00Right on, I love Greek mythology! Though to be hon...Right on, I love Greek mythology! Though to be honest, I'm not to familiar with Medea. Still, I love it when the author has done their research and can put a new spin on an old story!Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211090800803751472.post-23077478106253033372014-04-14T08:45:36.890-05:002014-04-14T08:45:36.890-05:00I'm finally back! I love Greek mythology so I&...I'm finally back! I love Greek mythology so I'd love to give this one a try since it's well-researched. The myth of Jason and the Argonauts was never my favourite - and I especially didn't like Jason - so I feel like this story's perspective is probably in line with my views on Jason and Medea. A Canadian Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07127164685941412250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211090800803751472.post-86911463770714914812014-04-13T13:03:27.097-05:002014-04-13T13:03:27.097-05:00Your description of this reminds me of The Mists o...Your description of this reminds me of The Mists of Avalon, which is a feminist retelling of the story of King Arthur. While I don't mind retellings in general, it's often difficult for me to get behind feminist retellings since they often cast favorite characters in negative lights simply because they're male. I'd prefer a more balanced approach, especially since my personal version of feminism doesn't equate to women=good, men=bad.Rubitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14929614007516530129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211090800803751472.post-51250432286063965152014-04-11T09:38:44.610-05:002014-04-11T09:38:44.610-05:00I don't think I actually know the story of Med...I don't think I actually know the story of Medea Rummanah, and from what I've gathered from your review it's a darkly fascinating one! Despite the few issues you had with the pacing and the prose, I'm glad you enjoyed it for the most part. I need to go look up Medea now, you have me so curious!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211090800803751472.post-33131991604140329322014-04-11T00:29:17.328-05:002014-04-11T00:29:17.328-05:00Sometime in my youth, possibly jr high, we read Ja...Sometime in my youth, possibly jr high, we read Jason and the Argonauts and Medea completely fascinated me. I thought she got a really raw deal. I will definitely be reading this one despite it's clunkiness. I haven't found much about her and would love something that focuses on her story, through her eyes. Great review!!BURIED IN BOOKShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18205451716054533728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211090800803751472.post-22253647325377797922014-04-10T16:50:43.946-05:002014-04-10T16:50:43.946-05:00This would be a dark book and I can see why it wou...This would be a dark book and I can see why it wouldn't be for bedtime. :) I do like retellings and would be curious about the feminist angle. Great review!Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211090800803751472.post-43088920178736371672014-04-10T12:11:18.241-05:002014-04-10T12:11:18.241-05:00I am not very familiar with this myth, it does sou...I am not very familiar with this myth, it does sound interesting but I am little hesitant about the whole feminist thing, I hope it isn't too over the top. Too bad about Jason only having a small appearance as well. Heidi@Rainy Day Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05984216720423826256noreply@blogger.com