Circe
by Madeline Miller
I haven’t ever been a fan of Greek mythology books, but this
updated version was actually quite good.
In Madeline Miller’s book Circe, we are told the story of the ‘ugly’
daughter of the God of the sun, Helios, a mighty God among the leaders of the
universe. Circe is isolated from the
rest of her family and is ultimately banished by her father to a remote island
for eternity. There, she discovers that she has the powers of a witch,
something that her father had long described her as, but she had never discovered
her power. On the island, she builds her
repertoire of abilities. Many of the
greatest mythological figures make an appearance to grapple with her, including
Daedalus, Medea, and Minotaur. Circe
falls in love with a sailor, Odysseus, who ventures onto the island and finds
out she is pregnant with his child after his departure. As their son, Telegonus, grows up, he desires
to be reconnected with his father, the ruler of Ithaca. But Telegonus soon learns that fate has bad
things in store for him. His visit
brings about the death of his father, an escape with his half-brother,
Telemachus, and his mother, Penelope.
Circe is constantly challenged to survive family bitterness &
rivalry, and the Gods rule over all mortals.
The book is readable and enjoyable.
It is a story of love lost and holding on to the one thing you want in
life. Circe is brave, courageous, and
beats all of the odds. Classic read into
today’s language. Enjoyed this one!
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