A review by gray
Galatea by Madeline Miller

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

4.75

A very short but satisfying retelling of the tale of Pygmalion and Galatea. Where Galatea is often depicted as the object of man's desire without giving her much of a character outside of being beautiful, Madeline Miller crafted a loving mother and a smart woman who would do anything for the happiness of her child, even sacrificing herself.
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