Reviews

Galatea by Madeline Miller

hannasandmann's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

So great! It's exactly like the author said in the afterward: a great myth crosses centuries and, unfortunately, this story is still a reality for some women in this world. 

dom_brlw's review

dark reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

milstekle's review against another edition

4.0

(3.5) it’s such a powerful, dark short story rooted in greek mythology. the author's feminist modern retelling sets it apart from many other stories I've read lately, particularly because of its deep connection to greek mythology. surprisingly, it only took me about 20 minutes to read, but the impact it left was truly thought-provoking. despite it being short, I would definitely recommend it.

wildflower_sarah's review against another edition

mysterious sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

ritterdt's review against another edition

3.0

3.5 ⭐️

christinahernandez's review against another edition

dark sad fast-paced

4.25

allielm's review against another edition

5.0

As is expected with Madeline Miller’s retelling, we got a beautifully written story based off legend that is haunting, heartbreaking, and magnificent. I’ll never not read what she’s written.

roseteaa's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

alexfrommars's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

katelyniversen's review against another edition

5.0

4.5 ⭐️’s

This was so much more than I expected going into it (Madeline Miller will do that to you). This was an absolute masterpiece and the driving theme of this short story hit so close to home.