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A review by tigerlark
Circe by Madeline Miller
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-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
5.0
I didn't think I'd like anything more than Song of Achilles, but this takes the cake! Madeline Miller's prose really shines, and her feminist interpretation of the story of Circe is both fascinating and surprisingly relatable. Simply a wonderful read from beginning to end!
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Medical trauma, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Animal death and Blood
Minor: Sexual content