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Circe by Madeline Miller

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readingizbiz's review against another edition

slow-paced

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

3.5

The writing was very frilly and imaginative. Not my favorite style when reading especially when explaining details that are not of major importance to the story. The ending was also weird and felt rushed.

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adventurous challenging dark emotional inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense medium-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

I knew I was going to like this book, but I didn’t know I was going to absolutely love it. Miller’s writing style and prose made it hard for me to put this book down, though I had to from time to time; some chapters were deeply emotional, triggering, and brutally honest.

Being the eldest daughter, I felt an instant connection with Circe. Her unwavering resilience, the way she slowly embraced her inner fire and untamed spirit, her determination to persist in the face of adversity, her inevitable mistakes, her worries, her fears, and her love —all contribute to making Circe a heroine defined by herself. Also, anyone who is bold enough to stand up against the Olympian gods and the Titans on their own, will always have a special place in my heart.

With Circe, Madeline Miller shows us that women have been their self-made heroes since the beginning of time, and it is our divine right and power to create our lives under our rules alone.

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amanda_mh's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective slow-paced

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

5.0

Where do I begin with Circe! This was a truly breathtaking book, I will say it again and again the way Madeline miller crafts her story’s and characters is beautiful. She found a way to take a well known character in Greek mythology and create an entire life story for her that is real, honest, and meaningful. Themes of feminism, motherhood, love, and independence are shown as Circe alone grows into her own person. I will continue reading Madeline millers books when she publishes them because I cannot get enough of her writing !!!

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genstrong's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad 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

4.75

Madeline Miller writes beautifully! I loved The Song of Achilles and that same poetic voice can be heard in Circe. However, I would say that the story is less dark and heartbreaking which made it a lighter read. I gets a bit tougher towards the end of the book but - as Miller is very skilled in doing - the ending is bitter sweet and leaves the reader hopeful. I would highly recommend this book to anyone interested in witchcraft, female historical/mythological figures, ancient religion and spirituality, and there is even a little lgbt representation in there (but only minor).

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