A review by ansolutisti
Kirke by Madeline Miller

adventurous informative mysterious 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? Yes

4.75

An adventurous and addictive novel that combines fantasy/scifi and Greek mythology effortlessly. And it's also written from a feminist standpoint! How could you not love this? I wasn't familiar with Circe before, but after this she is an iconic character and symbol in my mind. The misogyny in the story was really frustrating, but Miller succeeded to handle it wisely and reflectively, almost empoweringly.
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