# Circe: A Novel by Madeline Miller

Circe is Madeline Miller’s mythological novel about the sorceress from The Odyssey, tracing her discovery of witchcraft, life in exile and struggle to choose between the gods and mortals. The listing describes a 400-page English edition from Little, Brown and Company.

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- Language: en-CA
- Currency: CAD
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- Price: 34.03 CAD
- Previous price: 42.00 CAD
- Discount: 19%
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- Rating: 4.5 / 5
- Reviews: 99147

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## At a glance

- A retelling of Circe’s life that draws on characters and episodes from Greek mythology, including Odysseus, Daedalus and Medea.
- The story follows Circe’s development of witchcraft and her effort to determine where she belongs.
- The listing describes it as an epic of family rivalry, love and loss.

## Pros

- Combines a mythological retelling with a central character’s personal development and choices.
- The 400-page print length and English-language listing make the edition’s format and scale clear.

## Specifications

### Book details
- Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
- Publication date: April 10 2018
- Language: English
- Print length: 400 pages
- ISBN-10: 0316556343
- ISBN-13: 978-0316556347
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 640 g
- Dimensions: 17.78 x 3.94 x 24.38 cm

## Before you buy

- Customer feedback describes the writing as lyrical and the story as immersive and emotional, but reported reading pace varies: some find it hard to put down while others say it can be a slow read. The listing characterizes the story as suspenseful, so pacing may depend on preference.

## A good fit for

- Readers interested in Greek mythology retold from Circe’s perspective.
- Readers who enjoy character-focused stories about identity, family conflict and relationships between gods and mortals.
- Readers looking for a substantial English-language print novel.

## Less suited to

- Readers seeking a brief read or a consistently fast pace, as customer feedback includes mixed views on readability.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback highlights the vivid Greek mythology, lyrical writing, emotional story and character development. Some describe the novel as engrossing, while others find it a slow or demanding read. For buyers considering this 400-page print edition, the mixed comments on readability are relevant if pace is a priority. The aggregate ratings are strongly weighted toward five- and four-star categories, but ratings alone do not explain individual reactions.
- Positive themes: Readers describe the mythological setting and story as vivid and engaging.
- Positive themes: Feedback praises the lyrical writing and character development.
- Positive themes: Some readers find the story emotional and difficult to put down.
- Mixed feedback: Readability and pacing divide readers, with some calling it a quick, absorbing read and others saying it was difficult to get through.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Circe about?
It reimagines the life of Circe, the sorceress from The Odyssey, as she develops her witchcraft, encounters figures from mythology and decides whether she belongs with the gods or mortals.
### How long is this edition?
The listing gives a print length of 400 pages.
### What language is the book in?
The listed language is English.
### What do customers say about the reading experience?
Customer feedback praises the mythological storytelling, lyrical writing and character development, while views on pacing and readability vary.

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