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A review by thewordsdevourer
Circe by Madeline Miller
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
prior to covid-induced quarantine, i very rarely ever reread a book. needless to say, rereading a novel less than a month after the first read has never happened...until now. it's a testament to how truly compelling circe is: a masterpiece of a retelling w/ evocative language that powerfully illustrates both the terror and preciousness of mortality--a valuable lesson for all, gods and mortals alike.
a page-turner abt a woman's extraordinary life filled w/ oft-startling wisdom and language that brims w/ power. whether it be the world of gods or mortals, men rly aint sh!t. ive never cared abt greek mythology but it was quite interesting to read abt it here, as miller spins a retelling w/ keen observation and great reinvention. circe's musings and realizations and relationships--some so breathlessly touching, some quite jarring in their truth--are prolly my fav part of the book. a great, thought-provoking read--and from now on i'll read anything madeline miller writes.
a page-turner abt a woman's extraordinary life filled w/ oft-startling wisdom and language that brims w/ power. whether it be the world of gods or mortals, men rly aint sh!t. ive never cared abt greek mythology but it was quite interesting to read abt it here, as miller spins a retelling w/ keen observation and great reinvention. circe's musings and realizations and relationships--some so breathlessly touching, some quite jarring in their truth--are prolly my fav part of the book. a great, thought-provoking read--and from now on i'll read anything madeline miller writes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Infidelity, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Blood, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Animal death, Body horror, Bullying, Stalking, and Death of parent
Minor: Kidnapping and War