A review by alexijai98
Circe by Madeline Miller

adventurous emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I cannot believe it took me so long to finally read this book. Madeline Miller has had my heart since I read The Song of Achilles years ago, and it is only Madeline Miller who can craft a story that makes me feel the way TSOA and Circe feel. Just as with TSAO, I cried reading this, but not purely out of sadness. I know the story of Circe (classics degree haver), but Miller just has a knack for bringing these tales to light in a way I’m sure bards would be jealous of. This is a story of strength and resilience, and of a woman (though immortal) finding peace with herself. I cannot stress enough how much I loved this.
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