A review by kds247
Circe by Madeline Miller

adventurous reflective relaxing slow-paced

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

4.25

This book doesn’t have much of a plot but the descriptiveness of it is just stunning. The writing feels like a warm blanket and even though some horrible things happen in this book, Circe’s inner monologue is gorgeous. Miller can really capture thoughts and emotions perfectly onto a page

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Blood, Cannibalism, and Pregnancy

Moderate: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Gore, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Torture, Murder, and War

Minor: Torture and Injury/Injury detail