A review by katie0528
Circe by Madeline Miller

adventurous dark emotional sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

A beautiful tragic tale of the goddess and witch Circe, one of the nymphs famously depicted in The Odyssey. While Odysseus and his crew make an impactful stamp on her life,
including giving her a son and Odysseus's own family joining Circe
there is so much more to the tale. From her early life, born to Titan parents and scorned by her family, to her banishment to her island, and growing powers and witchcraft. While this is a strong novel, and I enjoyed it, I found myself often comparing it to Song of Achilles, which to me was so emotionally devestating, that this semi-connected book just didn't have quite as strong of an impact.
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