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katebrew's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
jenosteen's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.5
chethanag_27's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
dumplingsz's review against another edition
5.0
this book reminded me of the hold Greek mythology had on me back in highschool, lol.
"I had no right to claim him, I knew it. But in a solitary life, there are rare moments when another soul dips near yours, as stars once a year brush the earth. Such a constellation was he to me." many quotable quotes.
I liked Circe as a female protagonist, and I also liked this book better than the song of Achilles. in some way, it was fortunate that the power went out at home because my boredom made it easier for me to focus on reading.
"I had no right to claim him, I knew it. But in a solitary life, there are rare moments when another soul dips near yours, as stars once a year brush the earth. Such a constellation was he to me." many quotable quotes.
I liked Circe as a female protagonist, and I also liked this book better than the song of Achilles. in some way, it was fortunate that the power went out at home because my boredom made it easier for me to focus on reading.
strategineer's review against another edition
5.0
Madeline Miller, the first and the greatest of the authors writing Greek mythology fan fiction, like the hammer of Hephaestus, strikes again.
Circe rewrites the story of, well, Circe who you may have seen in Homer's Odyssey. It was fantastic and I'm excited to read her previous novel, the Song of Achilles.
Circe rewrites the story of, well, Circe who you may have seen in Homer's Odyssey. It was fantastic and I'm excited to read her previous novel, the Song of Achilles.
ashalier's review against another edition
5.0
Wow, it took me far too long to read this. This was my “reading at work” book so I only got to read few pages at a time. This book would be better consumed quickly and all at once.
Circe has my heart forever, love that witch.
Circe has my heart forever, love that witch.
alice_wonders's review against another edition
adventurous
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
4.0
Enjoyed this book more than Song of Achilles, so read this if you're a fan of Greek mythology.
The author weaves a beautiful story about Circe who struggles with love & acceptance & understanding what role her deity plays in the world.
Along this adventure you'll meet the great Greek heroes & the temperamental gods & goddesses & monsters & gain insight into why she was known as the witch who turned sailors into pigs. After all, there's always more than one side to a story.
The author weaves a beautiful story about Circe who struggles with love & acceptance & understanding what role her deity plays in the world.
Along this adventure you'll meet the great Greek heroes & the temperamental gods & goddesses & monsters & gain insight into why she was known as the witch who turned sailors into pigs. After all, there's always more than one side to a story.
josreadingcorner's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75