Circe

книга про женскую долюшку - в целом, прилично написанная, но несколько лишенная саспенса, потому что если читал мифы и хотя бы примерно представляешь, про что илиада и одиссея, то сюрпризов не будет.

авторка, как выяснилось в конце, преподаватель античной литературы, греческого и латыни, и она нормально работает с материалом, переосмысляя с помощью женского персонажа то, что написали античные мужчины, хотя порой - ок, почти всегда - цирцея (почем...read more

The infamous witch that turns Odysseus’ men into pigs retold as the main character. She grows and changes throughout the book. It has witchcraft, monster fighting, female independence, a little romance. She’s a goddess but dislikes her own kind, loves mortals, and has to choose between both worlds. Favorite chapters are 7 where she newly discovers and practices witchcraft and 18 where she experiences motherhood for the first time. A little bit fa...read more

To celebrate the holiday season and our one-year anniversary, The Well Read Ladies had a dirty-Santa type book exchange and potluck while discussing this past month’s read, Circe by Madeline Miller. This incredible story about one goddess’s revelations on the complexities of human nature and the ramifications of god-like eternal life was a great way to end the year. I am so thankful for every one of these wonderful people and the chance to bond o...read more

Amazing read! Reading about a character in Greek mythology that is not as mainstream and sprinkled some of the more well-known characters for some familiarity was pleasant. Circe is a strong woman, and I loved reading her story of evolution.

Such a captivating narration and a gorgeous retelling! Madeline Miller succeeded in keeping me engaged right from the start to finish.