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A review by kellyofcali
Circe by Madeline Miller
adventurous
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
A sort of slow read, though a nice one, that takes you through a number of stories of Greek Mythology from a different perspective. I've always loved the Greek gods, so I enjoyed this, though it didn't GRAB me the way some books do. Appreciate a strong female center.
Graphic: Abandonment, Grief, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Confinement, Death, Bullying, and Emotional abuse
Minor: War, Animal death, Sexual content, and Blood