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4.25 AVERAGE
4.25 AVERAGE
4.25– “the world is an ugly place. we must live in it”
tbh this was a beautiful version of circe’s story. it balanced the ideas of being stuck as who others have made you with discovering yourself, your goals, and your desires. it touches on themes of carving your own place in the world- and it is okay if that place is not the grand heroism or great adventure others seek. life is a golden cage of others’ expectations and wishes, and despite the lifetimes it may take, freedom is where you find true contentedness
~ also circe’s exile is truly just her living the dream, gimme
tbh this was a beautiful version of circe’s story. it balanced the ideas of being stuck as who others have made you with discovering yourself, your goals, and your desires. it touches on themes of carving your own place in the world- and it is okay if that place is not the grand heroism or great adventure others seek. life is a golden cage of others’ expectations and wishes, and despite the lifetimes it may take, freedom is where you find true contentedness
~ also circe’s exile is truly just her living the dream, gimme
Aka: my audiobook was due in 4 days so I binge-listened to the first 6 hours then read the rest :’D
The language was gorgeous, and the author did a wonderful job of making Circe sympathetic, while also very clearly portraying her as an immortal, not a human. It’s very character, rather than plot driven. I found it overall satisfying.
Kinda could’ve done without the end pairing but… we just move on.
The language was gorgeous, and the author did a wonderful job of making Circe sympathetic, while also very clearly portraying her as an immortal, not a human. It’s very character, rather than plot driven. I found it overall satisfying.
Kinda could’ve done without the end pairing but… we just move on.
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Somewhat unsatisfying ending
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
challenging
emotional
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I have not read a great book in a long time, but this... I am completely speechless. Amazing, wonderful, captivating. Honestly now that I’ve finished, I don’t know what to do. I already LOVED Greek/Roman mythology, but this made me love it even more. I also loved Circe and her slow character development, and her relationship with her son. But can we talk about the ending though??? Hands down the best book I’ve read in 2019. Can’t believe it’s been sitting on my booklist for months.