CIRCE (#1 New York Times bestseller)

no words .. this was so beautiful and had me hooked from the very beginning. the themes of the book were so simply portrayed through circe’s point of view and i loved the way her growth into her own power and understanding of the nature of the divinities and mortals around her developed. madeline miller’s writing never disappoints, it’s pure flowing beauty throughout and i would give anything to read more of her works

Amazing book. I loved the imagery especially of the island. Beautifully written and a great story. Highly recommend.

The story of Circe, as with most women throughout history, has only ever been told by men. It is no surprise then that Circe is primarily known for the macho heroes who bravely faced her magic and the many hapless victims that were turned into pigs seemingly for no other reason than her own dark pleasure. Surely these desperate sailors showing up on the doorstep of a beautiful nymph living alone in a house full of riches and gold would have no re...read more

This was a very imaginative retelling and explanation of the myths surrounding Circe. I thoroughly enjoyed Miller’s novelization. She breathes life and strength into this lesser god/Titan in ways that embody bravery, truth and loyalty.

This one was tough to rate. I've settled on 3.5. The story itself was compelling, but having very little Greek God/Goddess knowledge, I probably didn't appreciate it for what it was (I also couldn't keep up with all of the different names & back-stories).
It was oddly fast paced in some places and dragged in others. The last few chapters fell a little bit flat for me too. It felt like it was quickly tied up with a perfect little bow, everythi...read more