Circe | 
pickI found this to be a somewhat slow but beautiful book, with a fascinating character at its center. Circe is less badass than I had expected her to be… but maybe that‘s just because I could read her thoughts and knew how she felt about her actions. All of the characters in this book feel very real, even the great gods and heroes. That doesn‘t mean they‘re good, nice, or human—but they are real.
“It is a common saying that women are delicate creatures, flowers, eggs, anything that may be crushed in a moment‘s carelessness. If I had ever believed it, I no longer did.”
Featuring a peony from my garden 😁
bailedDNF at 50%.
This is beautifully written but just not for me. I found it incredibly slow and didn‘t care about Circe or her story.
pickIncredible writing, Madeline Miller does not disappoint. I listened to this on audio.
An excellent retelling of Circe and other Greek mythology stories. I will say I did not expect the ending.
Solid read. 4.5 stars. 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Loving this book so far. 70% done. And the way Madeline Miller references Achilles and Patroclus's love story. 😭😭 I was not ready.
A fierce and feminist retelling of Homer's The Oddessy.
pickI love Greek mythology so any book in that realm has me hooked ❤️ Circe is a unique perspective that I really enjoyed! Made me want to go into the middle of the Forrest and admire my surroundings 🥰❤️ a different vibe than The song of Achilles but I still really enjoyed it! 📖 #catsoflitsy
Look what finally came in after WEEKS of patiently waiting. This book has been on my tbr for so long.
I'm happy to finally have the chance to hear the story.
I love mythology retellings. I predict a 5 star read.
It was my first lesson. Beneath the smooth, familiar face of things is another that waits to tear the world in two.
so-soI would recommend the book if you enjoy a slow read because that‘s exactly how it goes in this book. You will read about slow days in exile and thoughts that sometimes bother you. Thankfully, Madeline Miler‘s style of writing makes the slow read pleasant. The reason I am giving 3/5 stars is the lack of events/action which is definitely more my type of reading
Madeline is an amazing author that deserves all the credit she gets for this book.
pick5-/5 ⭐
L'unione delle abilità narrative coinvolgenti e della conoscenza approfondita della mitologia greca nei romanzi di Madeline Miller non mi deludono mai. Un libro che consiglio vivamente di leggere e che penso mi sia piaciuto ancor più di "the song of Achilles".
Getting ready to buddy read this with my cousin. Hope it‘s as good as it sounds.
“He showed me his scars, and in return he let me pretend that I had none.”
Such a great book that was out of my usual genre and I loved it 🧡🖤
#InQuotes
#Intimacy
pickStunning. I continue to be amazed by how timelessly Miller writes. she can give life & heart to mythology‘s-while well known- moments that only have gotten a passing glance previously. I could lament endlessly on how perfect. I paused when reading it because I didn‘t want it to be over. I can‘t think of a single thing I would change.
January Reading Log: 5 books! Woooo I'm pretty impressed with myself! I finished the Lunar chronicles and I won't be falling up with Stars above since it's a bunch of backstories! Circe was my favorite read of the month. I'm really excited for February and can't wait to see what stories I'll immerse myself in! 💖
so-soThis was a very slow book, and unlike the pining in the Song of Achilles, there wasn't really a lot of plot besides flowery language until the last 30 pages or so. I think I would have enjoyed this story more if I hadn't read so many books already, and for the most part I personally got the impression that even though it was a story from the pov of Circe, it was still nearly completely framed by the men in her life. I just had other expectations.
pickA beautifully written feminist masterpiece. I mean seriously, there were moments my breath was taken away. Incredibly reflective and at times, heartbreaking. Circe is my new favorite goddess, and in this story she truly received the ending she always deserved! 5/5 ✨
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All I can say is if you haven't read this yet, you definitely should! It is Amazing.
I was in an eternal reading slump in 2022…a fudged-up year really. Here‘s hoping for a better, brighter, sunnier, happier 2023.
Two more hours until new year…here‘s how I‘m partying. 🥳🫶🏼📚
Happy New Year, my lovely people. 💕
Getting started on my January buddy read early! Gonna do a slow read of this one since I love to research all the characters and details Madeline Miller writes in her books. Can't wait to share our thoughts on this @BooksNBowls
pickMiller magically combines all of the recorded tales of Circe into one breathtaking so-called autobiography. Circe is the teller of her own tale, and she is a force to be reckoned with. What struck me most, though, was the loneliness that embodied her character and the enduring love she had for humans (most anyway--she did turn some into swine!). I hope Miller keeps writing stories like these; mythology truly comes to life in her capable hands.
pickBrought up amongst the splendor of the gods, yet not a part of it, Circe comes to detest the hypocrisy of power.
This is an introverted book if I've ever read one. If you seek thrilling action here, cease. Circe isn't your typical protagonist; for most of it, she's a witness. Her transformation is about that, actually—about getting her own story instead of being imprisoned in the stories of others.
5.0/5
#fantasy #standalone #mythology
pickCon tutta l'hype che ha ricevuto questo libro mi aspettavo altro, ciò non vuol dire chiaramente che io non lo abbia apprezzato molto. Modestamente ho preferito "la canzone di Achille", sempre scritto dalla stessa autrice, però devo ammettere che soprattutto per alcune parti di questo libro ne sono rimasta soddisfatta.
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At first I thought this read “21 years“ and I thought, well yes, of course, then I realized it was 2K,and I thought, well yes, of course 😂
1. I enjoy historical fiction, and setting in ancient times is fine, although I don't read it often -
2. Tagged book is the last book I read set in ancient times and I enjoyed it.
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1. My first reaction was no, but then I recalled enjoying the tagged book so much.
2. Yes, both the tagged book and The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller. I absolutely loved them on audio and would recommend them.
@TheSpineView Thank you for the tag @Kshakal
Tagging all who will join #Two4Tuesday
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1. I don‘t think I‘ve read one set more than 2k years ago. Historical fiction isn‘t really my genre. I‘d rather just read a non-fiction history book.
2. Circe is on my TBR.
Thanks for the tag Lisa!
pickBook #17 of the year: “Circe” by Madeline Miller
This was a really good book. I loved the writing, the story, the feminism. I wasn‘t the biggest fan of the ending but still recommend giving it a read!
📚Circe- Madeline Miller. Carry On- Rainbow Rowell
🖊Agatha Christie. Susanna Clarke
📺 Castle
🎤Charlie Puth
🎶Chasing Cars- Snow Patrol. Cosmic Love- Florence + the Machine
#manicmonday #letterC
