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Circe

Book · Fantasy books · 48 mentions · 3 subreddits · discussed in r/suggestmeabook, r/BookRecommendations, r/Fantasy

Reddit take

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Madeline Miller's Circe is a highly acclaimed feminist retelling of Greek mythology, frequently praised for its beautiful prose and emotional depth. While it is often compared to Miller's other work, The Song of Achilles, many readers find Circe to be a superior, more character-driven standalone novel that resonates as a form of 'self-help' fiction.

Pros

  • Beautifully written prose
  • Excellent audiobook narration
  • Strong feminist perspective on mythology
  • Immersive and emotionally resonant
  • Effective as a standalone novel

Cons

  • Pacing can feel slow to some readers
  • May take a long time to finish for those sensitive to narrative speed

Caveats

  • Opinions on pacing are mixed, with some readers reporting it took a significant amount of time to complete.

Best for

  • Fans of Greek mythology retellings
  • Readers seeking character-driven 'self-help' fiction
  • Audiobook enthusiasts
  • Fans of feminist literature

Avoid if

  • You prefer fast-paced, action-heavy plots
  • You are looking for a romance-centric story

This summary uses balanced time weighting with about a 122-month half-life. The evidence comes from 28 mentions across r/suggestmeabook and r/Fantasy, with a median age of approximately 432 days.

Sentiment

45 positive (94%) · 3 mixed (6%) · 0 negative (0%)

Trust + time weighted score: +94% · raw score 94%

What redditors said (10 of 48)

Circe by Miller
positive · u/n****a · r/Fantasy · comment · Feb 4, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
I was thinking of Circe next as a form of "self help" fiction
positive · u/O****a · r/suggestmeabook · Jan 26, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
some books that fit the type... circe
positive · u/s****e · r/suggestmeabook · Aug 8, 2026 · open on Reddit ↗ · attribution unverified
2010s - Broken Earth, Circe, Stormlight Archive, Naomi Novik, etc
positive · u/b****e · r/Fantasy · comment · Aug 6, 2026 · open on Reddit ↗
I got so emotionally connected to Circe in her book by Madeleine Miller. A lot of her story is her being alone, so it is very centered on her.
positive · u/m****y · r/BookRecommendations · comment · Aug 3, 2026 · open on Reddit ↗
I saw someone else mentioned song of Achilles so I'll add Circe.
positive · u/t****e · r/suggestmeabook · comment · Aug 2, 2026 · open on Reddit ↗
Circe by Madeline Miller
positive · u/r****e · r/suggestmeabook · comment · Jul 31, 2026 · open on Reddit ↗
Circe by Madeline Miller
positive · u/m****r · r/suggestmeabook · comment · Jul 17, 2026 · open on Reddit ↗
Madeleine Miller: Circe and the Song of Achilles (very distant from the Patroclos of myth unfortunately)
mixed · u/E****r · r/BookRecommendations · comment · Jul 11, 2026 · open on Reddit ↗
Fave books are: Circe
positive · u/S****7 · r/BookRecommendations · Jul 6, 2026 · open on Reddit ↗ · attribution unverified

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