Circe by Madeline Miller
Madeline Miller has written several perspective shift books about minor characters from Greek Mythology. Here, Circe is transformed her from a minor figure into a rich and complex protagonist, who creates a full life as an exile on her island. This could also be a "heroine" novel, so categorize in your own mind as you wish!
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“The myth of Circe has always fascinated me as someone who feels very at home with nonhuman animals and herbs, less so with bio family. Miller’s rendition is so compassionate and descriptive, especially the witchy island scenes. I do think Pigs deserve a little more dignity across the board in human cultures and languages but that’s a story for another time. Miller’s Song of Achilles is a great (be”
Whitney
“This is the first book in a while that I’m eager to read every night.”
Shelby Edmondson
“my go-to answer for what’s my favorite book”
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