Reviews tagging 'Murder'

Circe by Madeline Miller

389 reviews

muffycantread's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced

• 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

5.0

Madeline Miller has to stop writing Greek mythology- I physically cannot take it anymore-- 

This book would be great for fans of Ethel Cain 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: War, Violence, Sexual assault, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Child abuse, Pregnancy, Incest, Sexual violence, Slavery, Grief, Rape, Sexism, Murder, Infertility, and Infidelity

amelia_horseman's review against another edition

adventurous dark sad medium-paced

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

3.5

For a book claimed to be all about a strong female lead and all - this book can’t pass the Bechdel Test to save its life.  Otherwise.  Good story line, flows fast, and character growth is a major point to the story. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Rape, Murder, War, Toxic friendship, Sexism, Violence, Sexual content, Pregnancy, Emotional abuse, and Classism

lilureads's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective slow-paced

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

3.5

Such a fascinating story

I loved reading about Circe’s life, or rather Madeline Miller’s version of it. Miller has a wonderful writing style and weaves her retellings in a refreshing and captivating way. The story’s pace is very slow and it took me a while to get through the book but I still found myself thoroughly enjoying it. Although

I did have some grief with the choice of making Circe smash her stepson… they don’t share blood and he’s like 30 but it’s still weird to me…

I loved Circe’s humor, it comes up on rare occasions but they were very fun additions.

How she talks to her father at the end is truly wonderful such a girlboss

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, Emotional abuse, Gore, Sexual assault, Murder, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Death of parent

sirenricobooks's review against another edition

emotional hopeful slow-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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Rape, Animal cruelty, and Confinement

Moderate: Animal death, Misogyny, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual assault, Murder, Sexual violence, Injury/Injury detail, Bullying, Pregnancy, and Sexism

Minor: Alcohol and Death

ankiaisreading's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring relaxing tense slow-paced

• 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Torture, Child abuse, Child death, Emotional abuse, Murder, Body horror, Abandonment, War, Violence, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Rape, Alcohol, Blood, Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, Death, and Animal death

corapiki's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring 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

4.0

Solid 4 star book.
Very easy to read but the author's way with descriptions and words is so dreamlike and beautiful. I constantly related to the protagonist's actions and emotions. Character development is mainly focused on the lead, taking us through the many experiences of being a woman. From a child seeking approval of those around us, to finding your own voice and leading your own actions, as well as taking accountability of those actions. 

I definitely recommend this book to anyone.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Animal death, Confinement, Grief, Rape, Misogyny, Murder, Death of parent, Dementia, and Sexual assault

ksamaine95's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense slow-paced

• 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? It's complicated

2.0

Boring. And in the not so boring parts, I was confused. When I wasn’t confused I was weirded out or frustrated. 

I couldn’t DNF because I had to see it through.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Animal death, Death of parent, Child death, and Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Abandonment, Rape, and Confinement

pernrider's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Abandonment, Pregnancy, Violence, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Vomit and Rape

haveyouseencass's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

• 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Blood, Abandonment, Fire/Fire injury, Animal death, Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Child death, Death, Sexual violence, Gore, Grief, Sexual assault, Infidelity, Violence, Murder, Pregnancy, and Torture

captnmorgan's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional reflective tense fast-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

5.0

I wish there were more! Circe grew so much, yet down to her core, remained the Circe we were initially introduced to. It was a hard book to put down, even at the worst moments, the writing was captivating. I felt charmed by the writing, similar to how I felt gods and goddesses charm those around them. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Blood, Grief, Pregnancy, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Death, Incest, Injury/Injury detail, Body horror, Gore, and Murder