A review by sol_reina
Circe by Madeline Miller

adventurous emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

What compelled me at first for this book were the rich descriptions and beautiful comparisons, it was like reading a elaborate tapestry and each thread was like a story that fed into Circe’s life. What kept me reading was Circe’s longing to be something she’s not, to learning how to work through the parts of herself that were hidden and her stories of coming across those who wouldn't accept her, seeking approval from those how least deserved it, and understanding that mortality and love hold something that divinity could never offer her. In some ways I could relate to her longing for love and what it means to be accepted. Her journey through understanding she is not like the other gods in her desire to learn more from mortals or to emphasize with them where a stark difference between her and the other divine characters. Circe was a beautiful book and I can’t wait to reread again.
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