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The book opens with "When I was born, the name for what I was did not exist." By the end, we know who Circe was and we know ourselves a little better, too. Madeline Miller has a remarkable ability to completely reimagine the story of the Odyssey and yet not alter its main points, and to write in an almost poetic cadence a story that feels both ancient yet timely. This classic tale, told so effectively from a woman's perspective, resonated with me - I loved it.
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Aug 09, 2018
Shelly
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Really enjoyed this book! Circe is unlike any other goddess- she’s not self absorbed or vindictive. So neat to read about old favorites such as Jason, Daedalus, and Odysseus. The ending is a surprise but then again, not really.
Apr 28, 2019
Kim
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My first book by this author, we enjoyed it while traveling to TN recently. It was interesting to me that my teenage grandson could identify who was being described before they were named, and that he was so knowledgeable about the mythology. 4.5 stars, rounded to 5. AtY week 34. A book with a person's name in the title PSC - A book inspired by myth/legend/folklore
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Feb 20, 2019
Nina
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Apr 29, 2020
The Anxious Bookaholic
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