Galatea by Madeline Miller

Galatea

Madeline Miller

23 pages first pub 2013 (view editions) user-added

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Galatea by Madeline Miller is ideal for readers who enjoy emotionally intense, feminist reinterpretations of classical myths with sharp critiques of power and autonomy.

Description

In Ancient Greece, a skilled marble sculptor has been blessed by a goddess who has given his masterpiece – the most beautiful woman the town has ever seen – the gift of life. Now his wife, Galatea is expected to be obedience and humility personifi...

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Community Reviews

3.97
based on 31,385 reviews

Moods

dark: 67%

sad: 53%

emotional: 51%

reflective: 37%

tense: 22%

mysterious: 14%

challenging: 13%

inspiring: 10%

adventurous: 7%

hopeful: 6%

informative: 3%

funny: 2%

lighthearted: 1%

relaxing: 1%


Pace

84% of readers chose fast
12% of readers chose medium
2% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

8% of readers chose Plot
16% of readers chose A mix
74% of readers chose Character
1% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

34% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
29% of readers chose No
8% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

34% of readers chose Yes
44% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

7% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
63% of readers chose No
14% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

47% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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