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A review by honorablemmmention
Circe by Madeline Miller
adventurous
reflective
relaxing
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Madeline Miller is a master of creating dread, heartache, poetic (if not lengthy) explanations, good twists, longing, and lines that will make you want to close the book and stare at the wall.
Although it takes almost 100 pages to get going, every page is important to the story and most importantly, Circe's arch, which is very well done.
If you want the same essence of TSOA and love greek myth re-imaginings, I highly recommend Circe, as it has the same style but its own perspective.
I understand that Circe's limited POV might be dull to some, but I think it provides an interesting perspective of for ex. learning about things years after they have happened and constantly being out of the loop.
I'm so glad I gave it a try
Although it takes almost 100 pages to get going, every page is important to the story and most importantly, Circe's arch, which is very well done.
If you want the same essence of TSOA and love greek myth re-imaginings, I highly recommend Circe, as it has the same style but its own perspective.
I understand that Circe's limited POV might be dull to some, but I think it provides an interesting perspective of for ex. learning about things years after they have happened and constantly being out of the loop.
I'm so glad I gave it a try
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal death, Misogyny, Rape, and Pregnancy