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A review by karissabubble
Circe by Madeline Miller
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-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
5.0
This books was a great read, especially after The Song of Achilles. Beyond the many struggles of Circe, this book really critics the idea of chasing a legacy instead of enjoying one's life, and how having a legacy isn't what most people want above their own happiness.
Graphic: Rape, Violence, and Murder