Reviews

Galatea by Madeline Miller

mosbookcorner's review against another edition

emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

4.0

I enjoyed this short story, which allowed us to get inside the mind of someone who feels trapped and hopeless but still manages to fight in the end. I also enjoyed the comments from the author at the end of the book, as they gave me further insight into how this story came to be and what it stands for. Recommended for those who enjoy greek myths retellings (and short stories!)

georgiehar's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced

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

5.0

aimlesscolleen's review against another edition

emotional reflective fast-paced

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

4.25

tiffanyduong's review against another edition

dark reflective sad

4.0

miagengr's review against another edition

challenging dark sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

what a tasty morsel madelline.
recommended reading for anyone who loved circe or wished the barbie movie had more oomf. 

"the elevation of male fantasy over female reality." WHAT A BAR! AND IN THE AFTERWORD TOO!

loved. beautiful. heartbreaking. 

melissalivanos's review against another edition

dark emotional sad 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? No

4.25

eri_s_library's review against another edition

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

2.75

alana_jg's review against another edition

emotional fast-paced

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

3.0

suddenlyjamie's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad slow-paced

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

5.0

mymysan's review against another edition

adventurous emotional informative inspiring reflective sad tense 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? No

5.0

Amazing short story. It's a wonderful retelling of an old tale that puts a new perspective on it and explores that perspective with care and integrity.