Circe

Magical yet so real!

I can not emphasize enough on how much I loved this book and I am so glad that I got to listen to it. Madeline Miller has created an exceptional retelling of the story of Circe, the witch of Ayaya and Perdita Weeks breathed life into the narrative. Every single chapter bound me to its story and the concise, exactly on the point modulation of the narration transformed my living room into that island so beautifully described.

I was most excited about Circe's meeting with Odysseus that Homer wrote about in Oddessey. Not only did I get that story, the event was retold in a way that did not define the story of the goddess, it effortlessly enhanced Circe's might and character.
Circe was powerful and though there were so many events involving all powerful gods and mortals, the story never wavers from her. She is the one who drives the narrative and at no point what so ever did I feel her character lost in the story.

This is a story of the making of a powerful woman, a goddess, and extremely engaging.

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Remarkable

My first book ever with a female protagonist. But by god this was such a wonderful listen. I have to say that the narrator has an unbelievable talent of capturing the essence of each and every moment . Would highly recommend to all. Especially anyone who is interested in the Greek mythology

Perfection!

I need to start by saying that I expected nothing more than a 3 star experience from Circe. I know next to nothing about Greek mythology and have no real interest. I'm not even a big fantasy reader. But Madeline Miller won me over with her exquisite writing. I sometimes felt like I could taste her words and descriptions, they were so utterly perfect. Circe is such a vivid and strong character, and we get to know her in all her capricious moods.

I'm definitely picking up a theme in the 2018 books I'm reading. The Great Alone, Where the Crawdads Sing and this book explores isolation and loneliness. Nature plays an integral role in all these novels. And last but not least they also all comment on the fact that women are treated differently to men.

I listened to the audio and Perdita Weeks is now one of my favorite narrators, second only to Davina Porter.

I would highly recommend that you give this a try. I think Madeline Miller is doing for mythology what Philippa Gregory did for historical fiction.

#Mythology #Atmospheric #Beautiful #Best-narrator #Recommended #Tagsgiving #Sweepstakes

Beautiful narration

An amazing book. The narration is perfectly suited to the book’s tone and I think the best that I’ve heard. Perdita Weeks did a beautiful job.

JUST BUY IT

I can write an essay and hope the review is read, but in the end it comes down to if the book is good or bad.

This book is excellent! Perdita Weeks voice is hypnotizing, it draws you in, makes you see everything in colour! I loved every min of this book!

Outstanding

I have to say Madeline Miller brings these myths to life in a new and exiting way that still feels familiar. Do yourself a favour and listen to this beautiful rendition of her work by Perdita Weeks. Then listen to it again and again. Afterwards, you can switch back and forth between it and Song of Achilles; I know I do.

Best narration I've heard in a while

Circe is one of the many children of Helios, god of the sun. She is misunderstood and bullied for most of her life. This coming of age story lets you climb right into the life of Circe, and feel her every emotion. I absolutely loved the narration of this book. Perdita Weeks is effortless in her telling and she really made the book soar. Without her unpretentious narration, I'm not sure if I would have enjoyed this story as much as I did.
I would recommend this audiobook to anyone who enjoys Greek mythology as well as character-driven novels.

kS

I was transported into the mythological world and could feel every bit of Circe and her predicament and could empathize with the bold choices she made.