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lilith_hmr's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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
This book got me out of my reading slump. I had held 'The Song of Achilles' in my heart, dearly treasured and Circe only added to the stores. I loved the grappling beginning and how each page made you want to know more about what happened. I originally thought it was yet another romance, but it was so much more than that.
This literary piece had such a 'Explain-To-Me-Like-I'm-5ive' sort of energy while it told the readers of the Gods; Titans and Olympians, the mortals and the demi-gods, their histories, and futures. Very easy to follow. Miller's writing style made the book even more delicious. The prose, the way Circe recounted the events of her life so poetically, and the quotes in the book were numerous, all beautifully strung together.
Circe's naiveté, innocence, trusting nature, anger, frustration, betrayals, disbelief, hopes, wishes, pains and realisations made her so relatable. While she endured the pangs of childbirth and the troubles of motherhood it only made me love her character more. Circe would do anything for her child Telegonus and that was such a powerful arch into her development.
The last few chapters wove such a masterpiece of an ending, with a certainty that we as readers would have to believe in rather than know for sure. Overall, another beautiful book by Madeline Miller.
This literary piece had such a 'Explain-To-Me-Like-I'm-5ive' sort of energy while it told the readers of the Gods; Titans and Olympians, the mortals and the demi-gods, their histories, and futures. Very easy to follow. Miller's writing style made the book even more delicious. The prose, the way Circe recounted the events of her life so poetically, and the quotes in the book were numerous, all beautifully strung together.
Circe's naiveté, innocence, trusting nature, anger, frustration, betrayals, disbelief, hopes, wishes, pains and realisations made her so relatable. While she endured the pangs of childbirth and the troubles of motherhood it only made me love her character more. Circe would do anything for her child Telegonus and that was such a powerful arch into her development.
The last few chapters wove such a masterpiece of an ending, with a certainty that we as readers would have to believe in rather than know for sure. Overall, another beautiful book by Madeline Miller.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Pregnancy, and Rape
Moderate: Violence, Murder, and Death
Minor: Animal death, Blood, Abandonment, War, Cursing, Confinement, and Incest
buena_claire's review against another edition
5.0
a slow start which blossoms into a beautiful and powerful tale about a woman fighting to be free in a man’s world, full of gorgeous imagery and strong characters - a retelling you won’t forget
equanimitea's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
slow-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? It's complicated
3.75
machenna's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
jennifer_3715's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
medium-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
4.5
Loved this book. I am not one to love greek lore, but found myself fascinated with the God characters in this book. Would recommend!
wellreadashlee's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book so much. At this point I think I will read anything Madeline Miller puts out. Her writing is so beautiful and powerful. The themes of motherhood in this book really stuck with me just having a baby myself. Circe’s story is so powerful and beautiful with so much meaning.
eshitamalik's review against another edition
5.0
4.5/5
I have always been apprehensive yet intrigued to delve into Greek mythology. Circe was a great introduction into that. It is a beautiful literary fantasy with a touch of mythological Greek soap opera. I kind of understand the hype and I'm impressed with Miller's intricately woven tale with a captivating lyrical prose.
Circe became a powerful witch but she was relatable in her flaws, naiveté and sorrows. She had me rooting for her until the end.
I have always been apprehensive yet intrigued to delve into Greek mythology. Circe was a great introduction into that. It is a beautiful literary fantasy with a touch of mythological Greek soap opera. I kind of understand the hype and I'm impressed with Miller's intricately woven tale with a captivating lyrical prose.
Circe became a powerful witch but she was relatable in her flaws, naiveté and sorrows. She had me rooting for her until the end.
mboi's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
tense
fast-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
4.0
kassafrass's review
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75