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caitlinemccann'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
4.5
Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Death, Confinement, Misogyny, Grief, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Sexual violence, Pregnancy, Murder, Abandonment, Animal death, Sexual content, Rape, Panic attacks/disorders, Injury/Injury detail, Infidelity, Violence, Toxic friendship, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Cannibalism and Child death
kayliraine_'s review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Rape
Moderate: Death
wizardcantrips'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
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Rape, Self harm, Torture, Gore, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Animal death, Bullying, and Gaslighting
_marco_'s review against another edition
4.5
The story follows the witch Circe as she comes into her own over the span of an eternity. Circe has played a cameo role in a number of Greek myths, including the Metamorphosis and the Odyssey, but has often been relegated to the role of temptress or obstacle. It was very exciting to see her depicted in her own worth, and to have her psychology explored in a far more profound manner; Miller breathes so much life into the character with her bright and airy lyricism. As a regular fan of the psychological novel, I found Circe to be a very interesting retelling.
The story travels through each stage of Circe's life: there was always action around every turn of the page. As such, I completely devoured this book. While I know that many prefer fast-paced stories packed with twists and turns, I think I would have enjoyed more of an exploration into the protagonist's loneliness as she finds herself stranded on Aiaia. Centuries go by in a page As Circe moves from one encounter to the next, and I find myself wondering how she copes with herself in the interim. But this is just an issue of personal taste.
Overall, I very much enjoyed this book! I highly recommend it, especially to those already familiar with some ancient Greek literature: I find Miller's interpretation to be very refreshing.
Moderate: Sexual harassment and Rape
Minor: Gore
nanandan's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Moderate: Rape and Sexual assault
willbyerslvr's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Rape, Sexual harassment, and Sexual assault
Minor: Torture, Violence, War, Body horror, and Blood
lindyloureads'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
4.25
Graphic: Sexual violence, Blood, Bullying, Abandonment, Emotional abuse, Murder, Sexism, Violence, Body shaming, Sexual content, Child abuse, Rape, Slavery, Death, Misogyny, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Deportation, Injury/Injury detail, Classism, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Torture, War, and Gaslighting
Minor: Pregnancy, Incest, and Physical abuse
tottles's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Rape, Body horror, Death, Murder, Pregnancy, and Blood
Moderate: Physical abuse, Incest, Child death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Torture, Animal death, and Bullying
Minor: Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, Self harm, and Alcohol
cynthiaplans's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Sexual violence, Gore, War, Pregnancy, Misogyny, Rape, Confinement, Blood, Body horror, Sexual assault, Murder, Violence, and Death
jzupp'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
4.5
Moderate: Rape and Abandonment