A review by inlaraland
Galatea by Madeline Miller

adventurous tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.5

If I see a myth written by Madeline Miller, you know I’m getting my hands on it.

“Galatea” is bite sized short story inspired by the original “Pygmalion” which can be found in Ovid’s “Metamorphosis”. The story of Galatea is about a sculptor who falls in love with his own art who he considers the most beautiful woman in his own eyes. After a goddess blesses the sculptor by bringing this marble statue to life, Galatea now exists to serve him as his wife. Her obsessive husband, however, keeps her locked away under the constant supervision of doctors and nurses, but Galatea is determined to break free.

Madeline Miller knows how to rework these myths and make them entirely her own. I loved her own interpretation and perspective on this story, and also enjoyed reading her thoughts after finishing the tale.
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