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Circe

a Novel
Mar 05, 2020TEENREVIEWCREW rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Many know the tale of Odysseus. However, the same can not be said about the enchantress Circe, other than she has the power to transform men into pigs, but, in Madeline Miller's Circe, she gives the enchantress her own voice. Taking place over a span of centuries, Circe is a novel that will keep you reading until the end, as it did for me. I personally loved this book because of how Madeline Miller created Circe’s story into her own. This novel will instantly transport you to centuries before your time, and yet, it still manages to address some modern issues, such as what it means to be a woman in a society of men. Each and every one of the encounters Circe had with legends from myths was extremely compelling in their own way, and any reader in search of a novel full of fantasy and myths would find this book a page-turner. 5/5 -@Banana24 of the Hamilton Public Library's Teen Review Board The book “Circe” by Madeline Miller is an intelligent novel with a unique outlook of the mythical goddess that is Circe. I am a Greek mythology fan and this was one of the best books I've read. The slow start introduces knowledge for all audiences just for the second half to engulf you in action. This author Madeline, did an extravagant job establishing a different perspective for Circe. The character development was near perfect. The book often has an emotional appeal. The characters are also described very vibrantly with information on their backstory and connection the main character, Circe, herself. The book also had a character list for anyone new to Greek Mythology. This page includes all characters that were significant to the story and some relations to the others. The themes are extremely easy to follow and are also very engaging for the readers. I found myself always trying to read an extra page and always found it hard to put the book down. I would rate this addictive novel a 5/5. This is my first 5/5 book, and it clearly deserves just from my astonishing, breath-taking experience alone. @TheRomanV of the Hamilton Public Library's Teen Review Board