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Galatea by Madeline Miller

47 reviews

cayliehausman's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

An intense continuation of Pygmalion with a not so happy end. A mix of 50s ”women are hysterical” culture with Greek mythology to create an interesting view of the inequality of women and men, and the abuse that sometimes happens within those controlled relationships. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, and Forced institutionalization

Moderate: Rape and Violence

Minor: Death

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

l_noona's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Medical trauma, and Suicide attempt

glossworld's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

female rage is real and should include violence

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual violence, Violence, Forced institutionalization, and Abandonment

Moderate: Death and Physical abuse

Minor: Body shaming, Miscarriage, and Abortion

torismazarine's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad fast-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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Cursing, Death, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Abortion, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Abandonment

nicodaa's review against another edition

fast-paced

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

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Death, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Violence, and Pregnancy

mayakay's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

I loved this short story

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse and Violence

Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, and Grief

Minor: Death, Sexual assault, Suicide, and Murder

I wonder if she died when she dragged her husband into the ocean or if she turned back into a stone sculpture or both??

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

ceeeejay's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad 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? It's complicated

5.0

A brilliant retelling of an old tale, but it also serves as a critique of the ancient writings that are laden with patriarchal values and misogyny. The story of a woman and her fight to survive and escape her possessive husband. A short and engaging story which manages to make you attached to Galatea within the very brief time we spend with her. Bittersweet and upsetting commentary on the disease of misogyny. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Torture, Violence, Kidnapping, and Abortion

Minor: Pedophilia

matilde66's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Violence, and Medical content