woosh's review
5.0
Little did I know how seen I would feel reading about a witch in exile on an island, after a year of living alone in a new city I was desperately trying to make feel like home. There's so many feelings in this book that feel so real and often relatable, and the writing style is SO GOOD. I wish I could experience reading this for the first time again and again. I loved that there is as much written about what's happening in Circe's life, as there is about what she's feeling and thinking. Keeping the book centered on her experience felt surprisingly new, and so refreshing.
jack_jack231's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
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
4.0
zeeky63's review
3.0
I have heard such amazing things about this book so I thought that I would enjoy it as well since I love history. It was an interesting read and I liked hearing more about Circe's story. Overall, it wasn't my favorite book related to mythology, but I think it is worth reading if you want to learn more about the gods and other mythical creatures.
kace91's review
Circe's life is a story of watching the great events of mythology unfold from the sidelines - which leaves mostly just the company of the narrator to make the journey interesting. Sadly, I found her extremely bland, so after a while I realised I had no wish to continue.
mlw3hk's review
5.0
Wonderfully written! Loved the interpretation of Circe's backstory and how her story intertwined with the story of Odysseus and beyond.
biobeetle's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
slow-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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Violence, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Abandonment and Confinement
Minor: Injury/Injury detail
angelikareadsavariciously's review
4.0
Definitely an enjoyable way to learn about this particular pantheon of gods.
grethel_'s review
5.0
Wow!! What a beautifully written story. My heart is full after finishing this one.
lucajgrainger's review
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
notesonbookmarks's review
4.0
Circe is brilliantly written, and beautifully put together. Greek myths interwoven throughout, and Circe plays a role in all of them. Her life as a goddess, as an exile, as a witch, are all so well done. I tried and failed to read The Song of Achilles at one point a few years ago, but this does make me want to go back and pick it up again. Miller's writing is just totally on point. The audio of this was fantastic, and I raced through it pretty quickly considering the fact that I had a baby and out of town guests for like 9 of the 12 days it took me to read it (I can't bring myself to delve into headphones when people are hanging out visiting us...).