... concise, intellectually and emotionally engaging.

Zimmerman combines the stories of the monsters with episodes from her own life and with sharp cultural criticism.

While Zimmerman admits not to being a classicist or to offer an 'authentic' interpretation of the monsters she discusses, their still-resonant images are excellent stand-ins for problems women still face today. Sometimes you need a reminder that Charybdis, while able to be survived, could not be defeated. For lovers of mythology and modern feminism, Zimmerman marries the two and gives us insight into how we can harness our power today..

... powerful.

... witty and erudite.

... wry and deeply personal.