Circe; Madeline Miller 7.23.18

HISTORICAL FICTION: Circe; Madeline Miller; 7.23.18

Page #: 431

Rating: (4★)

In this vivid retelling of a well-known Greek myth, Circe, the daughter of Helios, is banished to a deserted island because of the magic running through her veins. Here, she hones her witchcraft and meets some of the most famed heroes and gods of ancient Greece including Jason and Medea, Daedalus, Hermes, the Minotaur, and Odysseus. However, she still faces many dangers on her island, including the wrath of one of the most vindictive and terrifying Olympians: Athena. Madeline Miller employs characterization, imagery, and irony within the novel Circe in order to portray Circe as a dynamic character, convey a feeling of terror, and emphasize her independence.