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adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Murder, War
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A good, fast read. I do enjoy a good reinvention of Greek mythology. Excellent on the true nature of heroes and Kings and gods.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture
Moderate: Rape
adventurous
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I am speechless at this book. No, it was not perfect, but it deserves every single one of those five stars nevertheless.
This book felt like a glaze of sunlight against my cheek. A warm and endearing hold of my hand. It felt like home. The only thing I hate about it is that it is over, and that I can’t spend the rest of my life reading this book for the first time.
I understand why some people are bored by Circe, because not a lot happens. It is, for the most part, a highly character-driven book. But the character arc of the main character is divine; we see her grow so much, from an unwanted outcast to someone who embraces every crease, thought, and desire. She learns to love and learns to let go, to forgive and to fight. Circe is a fierce and powerful role model for men and women alike, and this tale was awe-inspiring and honestly quite life-changing.
Not to mention that Miller writes with the grace and eloquence of… there are no appropriate metaphors because her writing style is truly unmatched. And also, to write about a relatively minor character in Greek mythology with such depth and insight, and imbue the story with such a strongly feminist take that remains true to the heart and soul of its source material… this woman is truly a blessing.
I also highly recommend the audiobook version which I listened to on my long commutes to work. It made me look forward to sitting in traffic, and the narrator’s voice is so fitting for this book.
Truly, marvellous piece of work. I wish I hadn’t read this book, just so I could experience the joy of reading it for the first time again. I hope English classes find good use of this text; it truly deserves a place in young readers’ minds and hearts.
I am speechless at this book. No, it was not perfect, but it deserves every single one of those five stars nevertheless.
This book felt like a glaze of sunlight against my cheek. A warm and endearing hold of my hand. It felt like home. The only thing I hate about it is that it is over, and that I can’t spend the rest of my life reading this book for the first time.
I understand why some people are bored by Circe, because not a lot happens. It is, for the most part, a highly character-driven book. But the character arc of the main character is divine; we see her grow so much, from an unwanted outcast to someone who embraces every crease, thought, and desire. She learns to love and learns to let go, to forgive and to fight. Circe is a fierce and powerful role model for men and women alike, and this tale was awe-inspiring and honestly quite life-changing.
Not to mention that Miller writes with the grace and eloquence of… there are no appropriate metaphors because her writing style is truly unmatched. And also, to write about a relatively minor character in Greek mythology with such depth and insight, and imbue the story with such a strongly feminist take that remains true to the heart and soul of its source material… this woman is truly a blessing.
I also highly recommend the audiobook version which I listened to on my long commutes to work. It made me look forward to sitting in traffic, and the narrator’s voice is so fitting for this book.
Truly, marvellous piece of work. I wish I hadn’t read this book, just so I could experience the joy of reading it for the first time again. I hope English classes find good use of this text; it truly deserves a place in young readers’ minds and hearts.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Madeline Miller’s writing always is such a wonderful and descriptive read. I always love how Circe’s conflicts with other women are written in a way that doesn’t feel misogynistic.
Circe’s personality was subtle but great, I loved her sassy moments.
”I’m not meant to look like a man, I’m meant to look like my brother.”
The writings of Circe surviving rapes of those who she housed, and then killing those who would attempt to assault her, was heartbreaking and beautifully written. Probably my favourite part
Circe’s personality was subtle but great, I loved her sassy moments.
”I’m not meant to look like a man, I’m meant to look like my brother.”
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Pregnancy
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Rape
adventurous
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Death, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, War
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-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
I had sort of low expectations for this book, as I didn’t like The Song of Achilles and wasn’t able to connect to the writing, but my gods… this was beautiful. I just finished it and honestly I don’t even know what to say just read it. <3
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape, Violence
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I loved it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape, Pregnancy