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The story of the witch of Greek myth, told in her own voice

2018Slow paceThoughtful

What it is about

Circe is the daughter of the sun god Helios, but she lacks power and is mocked by her family. After she uses witchcraft in anger, she is exiled to an island. There she meets figures from Greek myth, including Odysseus.

Who will enjoy it

Readers who like retellings of Greek myth.

What you will get

A major bestseller.

Circe Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting

Genre

Fantasy · Greek myth · Witch · Women

Length

393 pages · ≈ 11 h

More about this book

Characters

Circe, Odysseus and the gods.

Setting

The island of Aiaia.

What makes it different

A retelling of myths from a woman’s point of view.

Feel

Lyrical, wry and strong.

About Madeline Miller

Madeline Miller2 books on Tori BooksAmerican author, born in 1978. The Song of Achilles won the Orange Prize in 2012, and she also wrote Circe.

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