A review by cepbreed
Galatea by Madeline Miller

dark emotional fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

I’m familiar with the story of Pygmalion and Galatea and even had to present on it for an English class. That said it basically has no relevance to this story because Madeleine Miller’s take on the myth is anything but traditional. Most traditional retellings search for the romance in their dynamic and portray Pygmalion as a love struck generational talent. Everything I love about this short story lies in its diversion from tradition. Finally an author hones in on the creepiness of their dynamic and introduces that version of the story to the mainstream.  
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