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tabbybabbles's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Rape, Murder, Child death, Death, Death of parent, Animal death, War, Torture, Slavery, Sexual violence, Sexism, Self harm, Pregnancy, Pedophilia, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Infidelity, Incest, Grief, Genocide, Fire/Fire injury, Emotional abuse, Drug use, Domestic abuse, Cursing, Confinement, Colonisation, Cannibalism, Blood, Body horror, Animal cruelty, Alcohol, and Abandonment
rae19's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty and Rape
myrymayranen's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Rape
alexandraor's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Rape, Violence, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, and Sexual assault
Minor: Animal death, Animal cruelty, Vomit, War, and Pregnancy
frantically's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
madeline miller writes like her books are poetry and it's absolutely mesmerising. circe is a well-rounded and interesting character, who you can't help but root for. i've always had a soft spot for female antagonists in greek mythology - yes, of course, some of them are just plain evil (and good for them!!) but i feel like, often there's more to the story than what we see from the hero's perspective.
the book felt more like a collection of short stories, of sort, at some points in the book, instead of having a clear plotline but i still enjoyed that.
it's a fresh and modern take on the myths with characters who are more than just black or white. what i liked was that none of the deities - be that olympians or titans - were potrayed in a completely positive light (something i feel like modern adaptations do very rarely). they aren't good people, they don't adhere to our moral standards or societal conventions. that's what can make them intriguing characters and miller fully uses that.
the ending was beautiful and just really wrapped it all up nicely. when i first read it, i was conflicted about it but the second time around, having paid attention to smaller details, i think it's the best possible ending for the story.
this is one of those books that i will recommend to just anyone who will listen. it's simply incredible.
Graphic: Gore, Incest, Pregnancy, Sexual violence, Child abuse, Grief, Blood, Body horror, Murder, Sexual assault, Torture, Violence, and Rape
Moderate: Sexual content, Toxic friendship, Death of parent, Sexual harassment, Infidelity, War, Death, and Abandonment
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Child death
landers's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Blood, Death, Incest, Rape, Sexual violence, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Torture, and Violence
nicole_m's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Abandonment, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Toxic relationship, and Slavery
Content heavy, if the warnings above trigger I don’t recommend. If not enjoy!truffletree's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Sexual assault
Moderate: Child abuse, Torture, Death, Sexual content, and Animal cruelty
Minor: Animal death
lindseyhall44's review against another edition
5.0
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This is my second time reading Circe, and this just as beautiful as I remembered it to be. I have a particular interest in the women in Greek mythology (Natalie Haynes is a great author of this genre as well), but what sticks out most about Circe is her complexity. Miller does not shy away from her wrongdoings, but also shows the true heart of our favorite witch. I cannot wait for Miller’s next novel.
Graphic: Abandonment, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Grief, Death, Infidelity, Murder, Animal cruelty, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Animal death, Child abuse, Rape, Child death, Pregnancy, and Violence
serena08's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Violence, Sexual violence, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Incest and Death
Minor: Animal death, Animal cruelty, Cannibalism, Child death, and Pregnancy