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Galatea by Madeline Miller

13 reviews

_meganrose's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes

4.25

4.25 ⭐️ This was haunting and brilliant. Gave me the chills. Such a fan of Madeline Miller’s writing and her retellings. Better than a 4 star read but as it is a short story, I couldn’t quite give it 5 stars.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Abortion, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail

nlemon55's review against another edition

dark sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Medical trauma, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Sexual content, Abortion, and Pregnancy

holistichistorian's review against another edition

dark emotional informative tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

I loved Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller and after so many recommendations, I had to read Galatea and I’m absolutely overjoyed by it! As a short story, it has a natural fast pace but the characters are well defined it becomes easy to empathise with the protagonist (Galatea). I still adore Miller’s writing style, I feel immediately immersed in the time period. My favourite part was the Note from the Author, I found Miller’s insights brief but inspiring and satisfying. It’s wonderful to find a writer so invested in the message and history behind their writing. Examining classics with a modern lens is important, and Madeline Miller does this well. My only complaint is that it’s too short, I know that’s the point of a short story but I’m greedy, I want more. I recommend this to all classicists and those who love to explore social issues. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Drug abuse and Medical content

Minor: Abortion

rebekah_leigh's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Sexual violence, and Forced institutionalization

Moderate: Physical abuse, Suicide, Medical content, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Abortion

eclipsee's review against another edition

dark reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.75

A very short read but very gripping. I loved how Madeline was able to capture something so cruel yet real in this symbolic re-telling. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming, Misogyny, Physical abuse, and Injury/Injury detail

ankiaisreading's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Grief, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail

annick's review against another edition

dark emotional inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I loved this. The audiobook narration by Ruth Wilson was perfect at using timing and adjustments to reflect tension and different characters. 

The story is a tender retelling of a misogynistic tale from the Greek myths. 

The afterword is excellent and so so important for appreciating this short story. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse

Moderate: Body shaming, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexual violence, Violence, Medical trauma, and Injury/Injury detail

serena_hien's review against another edition

emotional reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Pregnancy

vixenreader's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

Although it is brief and slightly one-dimenosional, it is a heartbreaking about narcissistic abuse and a feminist reimagining of the “Pygmalion” myth is always welcomed. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Murder, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Grief, Medical trauma, Abortion, and Pregnancy

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Cursing, and Death

There are scenes of forced role play, and the short story ends with a drowning of Pygmalion and Galatea.

michellesugen's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

4.0

Very interesting short story that is an adaptation of Pygmalion. Quick read. It reminds me of the never ending sacrifices of the women across the ages whose shoulders I stand on today. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Chronic illness, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Forced institutionalization, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail