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Shadow of Perseus

  • 2023 first published
  • 304 pages
  • 5 editions

Claire Heywood's Shadow of Perseus (2023) is a fairy-tale retelling novel. The story is set in Argos, Greece and Seriphos Island, Greece. It features Perseus (Greek mythological character) and Medusa (Greek mythology). Readers will find themes of feminist retelling and Greek Mythology.

5 Open Library readers have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 5 editions.

At about 304 pages, most readers finish it in 5–6 hours.

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Setting

  • Argos, Greece
  • Seriphos Island, Greece

Characters

  • Perseus (Greek mythological character)
  • Medusa (Greek mythology)

Subjects

  • Feminist retelling
  • Mythology, Greek, in literature
  • Greek Mythology

Quick answers

Who wrote Shadow of Perseus?

Shadow of Perseus was written by Claire Heywood and first published in 2023.

What genre is Shadow of Perseus?

It is usually shelved as Fairy Tale Retellings.

How long is Shadow of Perseus?

The median edition has 304 pages, about 5–6 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to Shadow of Perseus?

Readers who like it often enjoy A Thousand Ships, Circe and A Touch of Darkness.

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