A review by sarahkorn
Circe by Madeline Miller

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4.25

Definitely a slow burn with an extensive cast of characters and a meandering plot. I do feel like this book fell prey to some pacing troubles, and this was my second attempt (previously DNFed at 30% through). On the second go around it was an effort to get through the first 75%.

BUT...but but but...the final 25% beyond redeemed this book for me. Circe is unlike any other female heroine I've ever read. She's vengeful and passionate and fiercely loyal, and is in the driver's seat of her own destiny, 100% of the time. For all of the book's struggles, I was really touched by the ending and think it's worth persevering.

Definitely think it's worth reading on Kindle for the ease of looking up names and stories.