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A review by alomie
Circe by Madeline Miller
challenging
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Rated it 4/5 stars quite liked it in the end but it was a bit slow going.
I quite liked all the bit parts from the different gods who arrive in Circe's eternity, I think they showed different parts of her personality. I quite enjoyed the part about Madea as I watched a stage show about it set to rock music and it was awesome.
I suppose the lesson is that you don't have to choose the path that is most obvious and perhaps if the life others want you to have isn't right you have to make a stand. I especially loved that Penelope gets to be a witch in the end.
It was nice that she stood up to her dad in the end and made a life for herself, she also learnt that there is power in being obedient and quietly listening.
I feel like I understand her decision I'm not sure if I liked it or not but I understand the need for an end, what is the point of eternity if you cannot enjoy the people you love.
I quite liked all the bit parts from the different gods who arrive in Circe's eternity, I think they showed different parts of her personality. I quite enjoyed the part about Madea as I watched a stage show about it set to rock music and it was awesome.
I suppose the lesson is that you don't have to choose the path that is most obvious and perhaps if the life others want you to have isn't right you have to make a stand. I especially loved that Penelope gets to be a witch in the end.
It was nice that she stood up to her dad in the end and made a life for herself, she also learnt that there is power in being obedient and quietly listening.
I feel like I understand her decision I'm not sure if I liked it or not but I understand the need for an end, what is the point of eternity if you cannot enjoy the people you love.