Poche, 576 pages
Français language
Published Oct. 27, 2019 by Pocket.
Fruit des amours d’un dieu et d’une mortelle, Circé la nymphe grandit parmi les divinités de l’Olympe. Mais son caractère étonne. Détonne. On la dit sorcière, parce qu’elle aime changer les choses. Plus humaine que céleste, parce qu’elle est sensible. En l’exilant sur une île déserte, comme le fut jadis Prométhée pour avoir trop aimé les hommes, ses pairs ne lui ont-ils pas plutôt rendu service ? Là, l’immortelle peut choisir qui elle est. Demi-déesse, certes, mais femme avant tout. Puissante, libre, amoureuse…
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Circe is a 2018 novel by American writer Madeline Miller. Set during the Greek Heroic Age, it is an adaptation of various Greek myths, most notably the Odyssey, as told from the perspective of the witch Circe. The novel explores Circe's origin story and narrates Circe's encounters with mythological figures such as Hermes, the Minotaur, Jason, and Medea, and ultimately her romance with Odysseus …
Fruit des amours d’un dieu et d’une mortelle, Circé la nymphe grandit parmi les divinités de l’Olympe. Mais son caractère étonne. Détonne. On la dit sorcière, parce qu’elle aime changer les choses. Plus humaine que céleste, parce qu’elle est sensible. En l’exilant sur une île déserte, comme le fut jadis Prométhée pour avoir trop aimé les hommes, ses pairs ne lui ont-ils pas plutôt rendu service ? Là, l’immortelle peut choisir qui elle est. Demi-déesse, certes, mais femme avant tout. Puissante, libre, amoureuse…
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Circe is a 2018 novel by American writer Madeline Miller. Set during the Greek Heroic Age, it is an adaptation of various Greek myths, most notably the Odyssey, as told from the perspective of the witch Circe. The novel explores Circe's origin story and narrates Circe's encounters with mythological figures such as Hermes, the Minotaur, Jason, and Medea, and ultimately her romance with Odysseus and her son by him, Telegonus.
I forgot how much I love reading good fiction. Many other folks said the pacing was slow, and while I agree to some extent, I think Miller used the pacing to reflect on immortality and the true length of time for one who is immortal.
Gorgeous storytelling!
Overrated but still worth reading. There is a lot about the mythic gods in this book where it helps if u know about these gods already. Lots of family incest and rape that is apparently normal and ok among these gods that u hear the main character talk about as if its nothing, and no love among them either. Overall I didnt like any of the characters and didnt feel like I got to know the main character either, and it lacks depth, but its still worth a read and is unique in this genre and story.
Beautifully written prose. I loved the retelling and I thought the angle was interesting. Can't say I generally gush over this sort of mythology but Miller kept me engaged throughout.
Beautifully written prose. I loved the retelling and I thought the angle was interesting. Can't say I generally gush over this sort of mythology but Miller kept me engaged throughout.
7/10
A beautiful adaptation of Greek Myths and Mythology from the perspective of Circe, witch and daughter of the Titan Helios. Banished to a remote island by Zeus after her witchcraft is revealed, she turns to passing mortals from Greek mythos over 100s of years for companionship.
Circe retrace l’histoire de l’incomprise Circé, amante et antagoniste d’Ulysse. Les mythes grecs donnent toujours le beau rôle aux hommes et aux dieux, mais les femmes, les déesses et les entre-deux (demi-déesses, nymphes, etc…) ont dû attendre des millénaires pour que justice leur soit rendue dans les histoires à leur sujet.
Un très bon livre.
One of the best fantasy - mythology writings i read.
One of the best fantasy - mythology writings i read.
They do not care if you are good. They barely care if you are wicked. The only thing that makes them listen is power.
A lovely, haunting read. Miller's prose here is even more vivid, I felt, than it was in The Song of Achilles, and I absolutely love how she writes about the Greek gods. Every deity she paints on the page matches my perception of them so perfectly. The mortal characters whose lives touch Circe's make an impact that is no less lasting—Odysseus and his entire family in particular, but also characters like Daedalus. The pacing is pretty slow, but there's never a dull moment in Circe's life journey, and every little detail continues to be relevant throughout the story.
They do not care if you are good. They barely care if you are wicked. The only thing that makes them listen is power.
I'm not much into Greek mythology I realised. If you are, this book is certainly recomendable. The way, Circe tells her story makes all the gods, titans and nymphs more tangible.
I'm not much into Greek mythology I realised. If you are, this book is certainly recomendable. The way, Circe tells her story makes all the gods, titans and nymphs more tangible.
The 2-star rating here doesn't mean this is a bad book by any means. All reviews are subjective, and this is just where I am on Circe right now. I think Circe breathes fresh life into the old epics. I'm interested in reading more of Miller's work in Greek mythology. But when I look back on this book, I can't bring myself to say I "liked" it. I am not intimately familiar with Greek epics, and I feel this book would be best appreciated by those who are.
The 2-star rating here doesn't mean this is a bad book by any means. All reviews are subjective, and this is just where I am on Circe right now. I think Circe breathes fresh life into the old epics. I'm interested in reading more of Miller's work in Greek mythology. But when I look back on this book, I can't bring myself to say I "liked" it. I am not intimately familiar with Greek epics, and I feel this book would be best appreciated by those who are.
Beautifully written journey into mythology from the perspective of the goddess Circe. Watch her being born and developing into a badass witch woman aware of her own strength and sufficient unto herself. Many themes are touched upon, including self-development, womanhood, mortality, and recurrently, learning how to navigate being a woman in a world ruled by men. The whole book is bathed in an atmosphere of magic enchantment.
“Her calm grey eyes held mine. Her brow was arched like a temple, I thought. Graceful and enduring.”
Awesome concept of narrating the Greek myths from the POV of a woman (a witch!). Makes reading Greek mythology so much more enjoyable when it's not mysoginistic af!!! Same cool concept as "The Silence of the Girls" by Pat Barker but muuuch better executed (sorry for bashing Pat). It is beautifully written and gives depth and power to women that have been dismissed for over 2000 years. Also tbh a lovely way to read about Greek mythology and I'll probably never forget the myths that Circe is involved in.
Awesome concept of narrating the Greek myths from the POV of a woman (a witch!). Makes reading Greek mythology so much more enjoyable when it's not mysoginistic af!!! Same cool concept as "The Silence of the Girls" by Pat Barker but muuuch better executed (sorry for bashing Pat). It is beautifully written and gives depth and power to women that have been dismissed for over 2000 years. Also tbh a lovely way to read about Greek mythology and I'll probably never forget the myths that Circe is involved in.
Love the great classic stories of greek mythology and really loved this retelling of Circe from the Odyssey. A strong feminist retelling seems appropriate in the era of #metoo. Of note, her performing catharsis for Medea, midwifing the Minotaur, her relationship with Odysseus, and how she stands up to the likes of Helios, her father, and the goddess Athena. I was moved by the ending that made the case for transformation and humanity.
Love the great classic stories of greek mythology and really loved this retelling of Circe from the Odyssey. A strong feminist retelling seems appropriate in the era of #metoo. Of note, her performing catharsis for Medea, midwifing the Minotaur, her relationship with Odysseus, and how she stands up to the likes of Helios, her father, and the goddess Athena. I was moved by the ending that made the case for transformation and humanity.
This is probably my favorite book of all time.
I'm not currently a fan of Greek mythology but that didn't really seem to matter. This was a fun read.
I'm not currently a fan of Greek mythology but that didn't really seem to matter. This was a fun read.
