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A review by matmatmatty
Galatea by Madeline Miller
challenging
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
This story builds on the story of Pygmalion - in short, a sculptor sculpts the perfect woman out of stone and falls in love with her, and hearing his pleas, she is turned into a human by Venus and they get married etc.
This story follows what happens next and Miller has done a good job dissecting what is quite a sexist story into a short story about the woman in the centre of the story.
I really liked how some of the issues where addressed, and really felt for Galatea, despite the length of the story.
I do feel like more could have been said and the story could have been longer but as it is, I enjoyed it.
If you enjoyed Miller's previous work, check this one out!
This story follows what happens next and Miller has done a good job dissecting what is quite a sexist story into a short story about the woman in the centre of the story.
I really liked how some of the issues where addressed, and really felt for Galatea, despite the length of the story.
I do feel like more could have been said and the story could have been longer but as it is, I enjoyed it.
If you enjoyed Miller's previous work, check this one out!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Misogyny
Moderate: Body shaming, Suicide, and Pregnancy