Fantasy· United States
Circe
by Madeline MillerAggregate Editorial Score72/100
Goodreads Choice Award
Published 2018404 pagesEnglish
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When Madeline Miller published Circe in 2018, it quickly found its place in the broader tradition of fantasy. The witch of Aeaea—daughter of the sun god Helios—discovers her power and forges her own destiny in a world of gods, heroes, and monsters. Miller's bestselling novel reclaims the Odyssey's minor sorceress as a feminist icon. Themes of mythology, women, power run through the work. The book has received recognition from Goodreads Choice Award 2018.
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🐉 Fantasy
Stories set in imaginary worlds with magical or supernatural elements.
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🇺🇸 United States
This book is part of United States's rich literary tradition.
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Madeline Miller published Circe in 2018, and it has since become one of the more widely recognised works of fantasy from United States. The book's treatment of mythology, women, power, transformation accounts for much of its enduring reputation.
Among its recognitions: Goodreads Choice Award 2018. With an editorial score of 72/100 drawn from 1 independent sources, the book occupies a well-documented position in the critical literature. Its recognition spans international prizes, "best of" lists, and academic surveys.
What distinguishes Circe is how it handles its central concerns — mythology, women, power, transformation — without reducing them to neat conclusions. The book invites close reading and holds up well to it.
Circe reflects Madeline Miller's place in a wider literary tradition. The book's concerns resonate with United States's broader cultural preoccupations, even as they reach beyond any single national context.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.
Awards & Recognition
Goodreads Choice Award
winner · global
201864
Madeline Miller is a celebrated author from United States known for influential works of fantasy.
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