Circe

I really loved this book. The character of Circe is wonderfully written as the outsider who discovers that she can harness the power of witchcraft and metamorphosis. Miller writes about the gods and heroes in a fresh way. I also like the way that she portrayed Odysseus - like many of her characters she shows the hero as the mortal, flawed man. I hope that she wins many awards for this as this is really the kind of lit fic that I think deserves it - both brilliantly written and completely readable and resonant with current readers despite the fantasy setting.