Circe
Ratings1,427
Average rating4.2
It is rare for a book to pull me in from the first page, but the elegant flow of the words and the imagery it provided had me hooked from the get-go. I was drawn to the vivid descriptions, and the way the words flowed really provided a wonderful reading experience. I love both history and Greek mythology as well as character-driven books that explore both humanity and the self. Circe is a Greek goddess, daughter of a Titan, and an outcast in many ways. We get to experience what humanity is through the lens of her divinity, and her struggles both internal and external throughout the book.
It did get a bit slow in the middle but picked up again. I enjoy books that cause you to think, and that can have a deeper meaning beyond just the story. Circe explores themes of identity, power, self-discovery, and also pushing beyond limits imposed by others.
It is rare for a book to pull me in from the first page, but the elegant flow of the words and the imagery it provided had me hooked from the get-go. I was drawn to the vivid descriptions, and the way the words flowed really provided a wonderful reading experience. I love both history and Greek mythology as well as character-driven books that explore both humanity and the self. Circe is a Greek goddess, daughter of a Titan, and an outcast in many ways. We get to experience what humanity is through the lens of her divinity, and her struggles both internal and external throughout the book.
It did get a bit slow in the middle but picked up again. I enjoy books that cause you to think, and that can have a deeper meaning beyond just the story. Circe explores themes of identity, power, self-discovery, and also pushing beyond limits imposed by others.
