A review by owenhoover
Circe by Madeline Miller

challenging emotional inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

What a beautiful book this is. I absolutely love this interpretation of Circe’s character, one that shows the true extent of her victimhood. This book can be difficult to read at times, but the pain Miller packs into it makes the ending that much more worthwhile. 

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