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snowwhitehatesapples's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
After reading and loving both The Song of Achilles and Circe , I'm sad that Galatea won't be joining the same ranks as them.
The premise and themes are interesting, and I appreciated the moments of sardonic humor. But, unfortunately, the story is very underwhelming and underwritten—a complete 180 from the brilliance that shines in the author's two novels. From Galatea , I had expected more nuances, more depth (outside of her sinking herself and her sculptor), though of course, not to the level of what her novels have. This is a short story, after all, and there's only so much one can do in a short story. Still, the nuances and depth did not appear, leaving me feeling unsatisfied by how shallow everything turned out.
Honestly, I feel that had there been a few more pages, a few more moments to make the Galatea more complex and human instead of a vessel to move a story forward mainly to deliver across points regarding the themes explored, maybe Galatea would've been as powerful as The Song of Achilles and Circe.
Moderate: Body shaming, Confinement, Death, Misogyny, Sexism, and Toxic relationship
lqvekanej's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Sexual assault
jazzyiz87's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Body shaming, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Abortion, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, and Rape
kayladaila's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Miscarriage, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Sexism, Sexual violence, Violence, Medical content, and Medical trauma
Minor: Pregnancy
2j4d3's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I like that she is so strong, Even though it is so hard for her. An ode to feminism, once aigain well done Madeline Miller.
Minor: Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexism, Sexual content, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Abortion, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
diddydumplins's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Death, and Domestic abuse
belladonnashrike's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Medical trauma, and Abortion
Minor: Body shaming and Cursing
abookwithtea's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Galatea è la rivisitazione in chiave moderna del mito greco dove la statua della donna prese vita per assecondare il desiderio di Pigmalione, il suo scultore. Lui vorrebbe da lei solo la cieca obbedienza ma questo controllo porterà solo alla disperata ricerca della libertà.
La prima cosa che salta all’occhio sono le fantastiche illustrazioni di Ambra Garlaschelli. Riescono a trasmettere lo stesso senso di reclusione che sicuramente prova Galatea e la scelta di colori è azzeccatissima.
Per quanto riguarda la narrazione, mi ha lasciata un po’ spiazzata. Ho sentito parlare molto bene di Madeline Miller (di cui ho in TBR La canzone di Achille) ma è la prima sua opera che leggo: non sono rimasta delusa ma le aspettative erano troppo alte per ciò che mi ha lasciato questo libro.
Ammetto di non conoscere il mito su cui si basa e sicuramente andrò a leggerlo ma questa sua rivisitazione non mi ha convinta del tutto, lasciando alcune delle mie domande senza risposta.
Graphic: Body shaming, Death, and Domestic abuse
laurendenton's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Confinement, Misogyny, Sexism, and Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Sexual content, Suicide, Abortion, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
anapthine's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Death, Miscarriage, and Pregnancy
Minor: Murder