
Miller has a gift for storytelling and is a masterful writer.
In the Odyssey, Homer writes Circe as
a beautiful evil witch that transforms Odysseus’ men into swine and then she
enthralls Odysseus so that he stays with her until his men beg him to continue
their journey home. Miller’s approach is
quite different.
When Circe is born, nothing much is expected from her; she is not powerful like her father, the Titan sun god Helios, nor is she dazzlingly beautiful like her mother, an Oceanic nymph. She is told her voice is thin and unpleasant to hear. She grows up mostly ignored by everyone around her, and at times she is noticed, she is bullied and belittled even by those closest to her. When she discovers her powers and dares to question the gods, she is exiled to a small island as punishment.
When Circe is born, nothing much is expected from her; she is not powerful like her father, the Titan sun god Helios, nor is she dazzlingly beautiful like her mother, an Oceanic nymph. She is told her voice is thin and unpleasant to hear. She grows up mostly ignored by everyone around her, and at times she is noticed, she is bullied and belittled even by those closest to her. When she discovers her powers and dares to question the gods, she is exiled to a small island as punishment.
It is on this island that Circe gets the chance to grow and
to eventually become herself. Visitors came and go, they influence Circe and
Circe influences the world outside the island through them. During this exile
she experiences the good, the bad and the ugly of mortals, develops her powers,
and becomes a mother. Being a mother doesn’t come easy for Circe—nothing ever has—,
but a loving mother she does become. To protect her child she will do the
unthinkable and confront one of the most powerful Olympian gods.
This book is a beautifully written character study, perfect
for those that enjoy character development over action packed plots. Miller
brings characters from myth to life in all their greatness and pettiness. She
expertly captures the reader’s attention and doesn’t let go until the last line
of the last page. I can’t recommend this book enough as a must read.
Totally agree—Circe is such a powerful retelling, and Miller's writing is mesmerizing. It actually inspired me to make a short reel about Greek mythology using CapCut—the app made it super easy to add dramatic music, cinematic filters, and cool transitions. If you’re ever tempted to share your book thoughts visually, capcut pro mod apk is a great tool to try!
ReplyDeleteLooking to ace the NCM-MCI-6.5 exam? Marks4Sure offers top-notch practice tests and resources tailored to help you succeed. With easy-to-understand questions and real exam simulations, you'll build confidence and master key concepts fast. Get ready to pass with flying colors—start your prep today!
ReplyDelete70% Discount on Your First Exam!>>>>>>>>>>>>>> https://www.marks4sure.co/NCM-MCI-6-5-exam.html
Madeline Miller's Circe is a masterful read, reimagining Greek mythology with a deep, human, and moving look at a character Pokémon Gamma Emerald who was overlooked in the epic – one that we not only read but understand.
ReplyDelete