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Circe by Madeline Miller

359 reviews

madisonjoy's review

adventurous slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Only reason it’s not a 5 is just the fact that it’s a little too slow paced for me.

This book was really good, especially if you have some background knowledge of Greek myths. The background knowledge is not required to enjoy the book, however it makes each character feel like an Easter egg. This book included so much and had definitely inspired me to read Ariadne next. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Body horror, Death, Incest, Misogyny, Rape, and Pregnancy

thewordsdevourer's review

adventurous emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.25

prior to covid-induced quarantine, i very rarely ever reread a book. needless to say, rereading a novel less than a month after the first read has never happened...until now. it's a testament to how truly compelling circe is: a masterpiece of a retelling w/ evocative language that powerfully illustrates both the terror and preciousness of mortality--a valuable lesson for all, gods and mortals alike.

a page-turner abt a woman's extraordinary life filled w/ oft-startling wisdom and language that brims w/ power. whether it be the world of gods or mortals, men rly aint sh!t. ive never cared abt greek mythology but it was quite interesting to read abt it here, as miller spins a retelling w/ keen observation and great reinvention. circe's musings and realizations and relationships--some so breathlessly touching, some quite jarring in their truth--are prolly my fav part of the book. a great, thought-provoking read--and from now on i'll read anything madeline miller writes.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Death, Infidelity, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Blood, and Pregnancy

Moderate: Animal death, Body horror, Bullying, Stalking, and Death of parent

Minor: Kidnapping and War

ednam0dewannabe's review against another edition

adventurous emotional informative inspiring sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

Now I understand why many people recommend this book and the author. I found it super original and beautiful in both the narrative and the use of lesser-known aspects of Greek culture and myths, especially the way in which the novel is divided. The fact that we learn about Circe's life through the compilation of various tales reminds me of the way in which various myths are written/passed down.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Pregnancy

Moderate: Animal death, Confinement, Cursing, Infidelity, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Torture, Blood, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Torture, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Medical content, Cannibalism, and War

pamparmi's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring reflective 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Misogyny and Rape

tgbdscrapbook's review against another edition

mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

5.0

I’d give it 6 stars if I could

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Misogyny and Rape

Minor: Animal death

edensbookshelf's review against another edition

adventurous inspiring 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny and Rape

maregred's review against another edition

informative mysterious slow-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Bullying, Death, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and War

skudiklier's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional inspiring reflective tense slow-paced

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

5.0

This book was amazing. It was a bit slow to start, but I had heard such good things and loved SOA so much--and wow am I glad I kept going. This book made me feel every possible emotion. Everything I knew about Circe came from reading the Percy Jackson series as a kid, so I knew nothing of what to expect with the plot. It was just incredible. Miller is a fantastic writer, and I copied so many beautiful quotes and passages into my notes. I love the whole concept of this book, of telling the story of Circe's life, of making the epic about her and the stories that never get told. I'd recommend this book to anyone I could convince to read it. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Grief, Murder, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Animal death, Child death, Physical abuse, Self harm, Slavery, Suicide, Torture, Fire/Fire injury, and Abandonment

Minor: Sexual content and Suicidal thoughts

theblerdnewsletter's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional informative reflective tense 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? It's complicated

5.0

I read Circe right after I read Ariadne (I had a neighbor named after her!), and I’m glad I did. We always hear Greco-Roman myths where women are always worse off. It’s refreshing that these stories are being told from different perspectives, so we hear more in-depth about them. I started reading the physical book, but I think the audiobook is a much better format for Circe.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, and Sexual harassment

fiveredhens's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

ancient greece was kinda fucked up huh

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape

Moderate: Body horror, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Incest, Misogyny, Sexual content, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and War

Minor: Animal death and Cursing