Circe by Madeline Miller
The novel is a reimagining of the life of Circe, a minor goddess and witch from Homer's Odyssey. Born into the house of Helios, god of the sun, Circe is scorned by her family and turns to mortals for companionship, leading her to discover her powers of witchcraft. After transforming her mortal lover into a sea monster, she is banished to a deserted island by Zeus. Over the centuries, she hones her magical abilities, encounters famous mythological beings, and struggles with her immortality, loneliness, and desire for love and freedom.
The 3919th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2018
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 400
- Words
- 119,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 2nd on The 40 Best Novels of the 2010s (Paste Magazine)
- 49th on Top 100 Fantasy Books (Fantasy Book Review)
- 665th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- Boston Public Library: Top Genre Books of the 2010s (Boston Public Library)
- The 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time (Time)
- Your 50 Favorite Science Fiction and Fantasy Books of The Past Decade(2011-2021) (NPR)