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adventurous
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I am speechless at this book. No, it was not perfect, but it deserves every single one of those five stars nevertheless.
This book felt like a glaze of sunlight against my cheek. A warm and endearing hold of my hand. It felt like home. The only thing I hate about it is that it is over, and that I can’t spend the rest of my life reading this book for the first time.
I understand why some people are bored by Circe, because not a lot happens. It is, for the most part, a highly character-driven book. But the character arc of the main character is divine; we see her grow so much, from an unwanted outcast to someone who embraces every crease, thought, and desire. She learns to love and learns to let go, to forgive and to fight. Circe is a fierce and powerful role model for men and women alike, and this tale was awe-inspiring and honestly quite life-changing.
Not to mention that Miller writes with the grace and eloquence of… there are no appropriate metaphors because her writing style is truly unmatched. And also, to write about a relatively minor character in Greek mythology with such depth and insight, and imbue the story with such a strongly feminist take that remains true to the heart and soul of its source material… this woman is truly a blessing.
I also highly recommend the audiobook version which I listened to on my long commutes to work. It made me look forward to sitting in traffic, and the narrator’s voice is so fitting for this book.
Truly, marvellous piece of work. I wish I hadn’t read this book, just so I could experience the joy of reading it for the first time again. I hope English classes find good use of this text; it truly deserves a place in young readers’ minds and hearts.
I am speechless at this book. No, it was not perfect, but it deserves every single one of those five stars nevertheless.
This book felt like a glaze of sunlight against my cheek. A warm and endearing hold of my hand. It felt like home. The only thing I hate about it is that it is over, and that I can’t spend the rest of my life reading this book for the first time.
I understand why some people are bored by Circe, because not a lot happens. It is, for the most part, a highly character-driven book. But the character arc of the main character is divine; we see her grow so much, from an unwanted outcast to someone who embraces every crease, thought, and desire. She learns to love and learns to let go, to forgive and to fight. Circe is a fierce and powerful role model for men and women alike, and this tale was awe-inspiring and honestly quite life-changing.
Not to mention that Miller writes with the grace and eloquence of… there are no appropriate metaphors because her writing style is truly unmatched. And also, to write about a relatively minor character in Greek mythology with such depth and insight, and imbue the story with such a strongly feminist take that remains true to the heart and soul of its source material… this woman is truly a blessing.
I also highly recommend the audiobook version which I listened to on my long commutes to work. It made me look forward to sitting in traffic, and the narrator’s voice is so fitting for this book.
Truly, marvellous piece of work. I wish I hadn’t read this book, just so I could experience the joy of reading it for the first time again. I hope English classes find good use of this text; it truly deserves a place in young readers’ minds and hearts.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape