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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, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Vomit, Pregnancy, and War
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: Body horror, Child abuse, Gore, Incest, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Death, Infidelity, Sexual content, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, and War
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, Death, Incest, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, and Sexual harassment
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: Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Slavery, and Toxic relationship
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: Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Death, Sexual content, and Torture
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: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
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: Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence
Moderate: Death and Incest
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child death, Cannibalism, and Pregnancy
lena04's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Animal cruelty and Blood
Minor: Confinement, Rape, Slavery, and Torture
dhwani's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Blood, Murder, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Rape and Sexual assault
rkapur8's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
I'd reccomend this book if onyl it was a little more of a faster read. The constant personal monologue of depreciation doesn't allow for the quickest or more attentive developement in the story.
Overall, it's a pleasant read but it will be a long while before I pick it up again. I might possibly delay reading another M. Miller read in favour f something a little faster paced.
Graphic: Rape and Sexual violence
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Blood