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A review by eve_reads
Circe by Madeline Miller
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Overall Thoughts:
⁕ You don’t need prior knowledge of Greek mythology to enjoy this book. However, as someone who studied Greek, I have mixed feelings. I was overjoyed to see a new take on beloved characters but also annoyed at times by the copious amounts of exposition.
⁕ This book is a slow build without much upfront action. Because of the nature of Circe’s position (being forced into solitude), a lot of major events are explained to her (and the reader) in a passive fashion.
⁕ The character development is on point. Circe is a completely different person by the end of the book, but it never feels unbelievable or forced.
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⁕ You don’t need prior knowledge of Greek mythology to enjoy this book. However, as someone who studied Greek, I have mixed feelings. I was overjoyed to see a new take on beloved characters but also annoyed at times by the copious amounts of exposition.
⁕ This book is a slow build without much upfront action. Because of the nature of Circe’s position (being forced into solitude), a lot of major events are explained to her (and the reader) in a passive fashion.
⁕ The character development is on point. Circe is a completely different person by the end of the book, but it never feels unbelievable or forced.
To read my full review, visit: https://evereads.online
For regular book-related content, follow my Instagram account: @eve_reads
Graphic: Gore and Sexual assault
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Emotional abuse, and Torture
additional content warning: childbirth