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Circe is the goddess every modern reader needs. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Circe - **How much does it cost?** EC$38 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [grenada.desertcart.com](https://grenada.desertcart.com/products/113078773-circe) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Top-Ranked Fantasy Read:** Ranked #1 in Historical, Gaslamp, and Epic Fantasy categories—join the millions who’ve made this a must-read cultural phenomenon. - • **Epic Mythological Journey:** Dive into a mesmerizing retelling of Greek mythology through the eyes of Circe, the fierce goddess of witchcraft. - • **Critically Acclaimed Bestseller:** Shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2019 and hailed as Book of the Year by major global publications. - • **Unforgettable Female Protagonist:** Experience the powerful story of a woman who defies gods and mortals alike, embodying resilience and self-discovery. - • **Perfect Gift for the Literary Connoisseur:** A stunning, internationally celebrated novel that sparks conversation and admiration in any professional circle. ## Overview Circe by Madeline Miller is a #1 international bestseller and critically acclaimed novel that reimagines the life of the mythological witch Circe. Shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2019, this historical fantasy masterwork blends epic storytelling with a powerful female perspective. Praised for its accessible prose and emotional depth, it has captivated over 93,000 readers with a 4.4-star rating, dominating multiple fantasy bestseller lists worldwide. ## Description A NUMBER ONE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERCHOSEN AS A BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE GUARDIAN, TELEGRAPH, SUNDAY TELEGRAPH, I PAPER, SUNDAY EXPRESS, IRISH TIMES, TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT, desertcart, AUDIBLE, BUZZFEED, REFINERY 29, WASHINGTON POST, BOSTON GLOBE, SEATTLE TIMES, TIME MAGAZINE, NEWSWEEK, PEOPLE, ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY, KIRKUS, PUBLISHERS WEEKLY AND GOODREADSIn the house of Helios, god of the sun and mightiest of the Titans, a daughter is born. Circe is a strange child - not powerful and terrible, like her father, nor gorgeous and mercenary like her mother. Scorned and rejected, Circe grows up in the shadows, at home in neither the world of gods or mortals. But Circe has a dark power of her own: witchcraft. When her gift threatens the gods, she is banished to the island of Aiaia where she hones her occult craft, casting spells, gathering strange herbs and taming wild beasts. Yet a woman who stands alone will never be left in peace for long - and among her island's guests is an unexpected visitor: the mortal Odysseus, for whom Circe will risk everything. So Circe sets forth her tale, a vivid, mesmerizing epic of family rivalry, love and loss - the defiant, inextinguishable song of woman burning hot and bright through the darkness of a man's world. Review: “I will not be like a bird bred in a cage.” - ***SPOILERS AHEAD*** On the Facebook reader group, I heard a lot about Circe by Madeline Miller over the last year. Though I was enamored by its beautiful cover and an exotic title, I kept away because I thought it was one of those novels which would be highly demanding, my time and brainpower. I wasn’t ready for that kind of commitment because my daughter was still demanding most of my time. It took a lockdown and a now less dependent child for me to finally pick this book up. And I am glad I did it. Circe follows the story of the Goddess daughter of the Sun God Helios and the nymph Perse over the course of several hundred years before leaving the reader on the verge of a further story. “I will not be like a bird bred in a cage, I thought, too dull to fly even when the door stands open.” Circe had always been different. With her frail human-like voice and yellow eyes, she was the least wanted child of her parents. Despised by everyone in her family of Gods for her distinctness, Circe grows up at her father’s feet in the hopes of receiving his affections at least once. Neglected by him and her mother alike, she finds support and solace in her younger brother, whom she mothers when their own mother didn’t want him. But even he left her when his fate beckoned. Alone again, Circe started to spend most of her time away from everyone. She came face to face with Glaucos, a fisherman with whom she fell in love, on a secluded island she used to spend her time on. Her love for him became so profound that she magics him into a God. Once transformed, he, like others, neglects Circe and instead makes Scylla, a nymph the object of his affections. Enraged, Circe turns Scylla into a monster and finally discovers her powers of witchcraft. Threatened by her newfound powers, Zeus banishes her to the island of Aiaia for the rest of her life. But what an irony it was for her, she was free, yet she was a captive of the boundaries of her land. At Aiaia, Circe began a new life. She honed her skills of witchcraft and made the island her home. Although she was banished, she wasn't denied meeting with people as long as they came to her. Daedalus was amongst the first persons to reach her, on the behest of her sister, to take her away for some time and help with her childbirth. Circe didn't share a hospitable relationship with her sister, but she still went, and what she saw was beyond her imagination. While she mended her sister's deeds, she also had a short affair with Daedalus. He was one of those for whom her heart ached for, even years later. As quickly as she had started from Aiaia, did she return. She had only Hermes, the trickster god, with whom she shared a no strings attached relationship, for her company then. Over the course of her life, Circe had suffered alone. So when the ship came, she was overjoyed to have someone in her house. She didn't know then that mortals were no better than her family of Gods in treating her. Abused, she put her witchcraft to use and saw that no men survived. She was expecting the same ruthless men when Odysseus's ship drew land on her island, but she hadn't known he would be different. A year later, when she bid him goodbye, she held his seed and birthed a boy, Telegonus. She held him close enough to not let Odysseus know that he even existed. But fate had other plans for this tiny mortal. The Goddess of war, Athena seemed to have taken a disliking to him and was hell-bent on killing him. And all of Circe's energies went into protecting her child, the child who grew up to leave her, to travel in search of his father and come back with his wife Penelope, and legitimate child Telemachus. Circe felt cornered on her own land, the land which had been hers for centuries, and only a confrontation would bring her peace. But was she ready for what would come with it? “But perhaps no parent can truly see their child. When we look we see only the mirror of our own faults.” I haven't read anything or know about Greek mythology. So when I picked this book up, I hadn't known what to expect except that it was a fantasy. I wasn't biased to the tales and the characters in any manner and I am glad I read this book this way. Written in simple language, Circe is a masterpiece. However lucid the prose might be, it is extremely beautiful. No, it isn't a poetic beauty, it is something that tugs at the heart with its simplicity. The story brings in many characters, strong ones and weak ones, but none steal Circe's thunder. She shines the brightest. It's admirable that the author doesn't lose her sight and sticks to the plot despite a number of subplots. Circe's hardships shape her course of life, her decisions a reflection of what she has faced, and her actions giving the Gods a run for their money and power. It is a powerhouse of Circe's strengths, a woman of her own making, much like today's times. A woman in this century could have easily been her, in fact, they are here to some extent, facing what she faced, discriminated on her looks, done away with as soon as the men realize that she can be a threat to them and seen as an object of lust and abuse. Much like Circe, the woman would rise, and claim her identity in a no man's land, only if they allowed her that much liberty. Alas! Circe's character arc is superbly written. From a loveless child to a bold young Goddess, from a loving sister to a lonely woman seeking love, from a meek witch living alone to a master of her art welcoming strangers into her house unknowing that they are at her mercy, from a banished nymph to a protecting mother, Miller draws out all her emotions and lays it bare for the readers. One would think that Gods wouldn't have much depth, but then, hey, Circe wasn't called the "Humane Goddess'' for nothing. She felt more human than any of the other characters to me. I kept wondering how the story would end because Gods apparently don't die, and also wanting it not to end. I had no way to physically ascertain how much of the book was left since I was reading an ebook. But when I came to an end, I was overwhelmed, the way the climax reached me was seamless, like all throughout, I had been waiting for it to happen. For Circe to find what she was looking for all this time and letting go of what she never had the use for. Review: Worth the read! - This is one of the most talked about books at the moment, trending on every social media site possible. I found out about this book on Instagram and decided to give it a shot. I must say that I was not disappointed. Circe by Madeline Miller gives us a peek into the lives of the Titans and Olympians as well as that of man. A beautifully written book, the story is told from Circe's point of view, following her life from birth. In the beginning, the story focuses on the life of the Titans, the pact they have with the Olympians and Circe's yearning to be accepted and understood. She seems to always be apart from the rest of the household, an enigma. As time passes, she starts to discover a latent power, sleeping somewhere within her, the power of witchcraft and magic. She discovers that though she is different from her family, she has her own set of strengths. this is a story of self-discovery and along the way we meet a lot of people who help shape how Circe sees herself. The story is masterfully crafted, introducing us to a number of familiar names at each stage, thus making this story even more enjoyable. It is both heart-warming and heart-wrenching at the same time forcing us to experience the journey with Circe. We are not just reading about her, there are many times when the descriptions are so well done that the reader becomes a part of the story, another character. We meet a whole array of people, most of whom you would have heard before, but who are shown through Circe's eyes in this book, portraying them in a different light. Many incidents and situations are achingly familiar and we do know how it all ends, but we do not know how Circe fits into the sequence and her reactions to it. This book brings out those connections, including a wonderful introduction to Odysseus and the lasting impression he has on Circe's life. The beauty of the plot lies in the simplicity with which the story is written and the complexity of the characters involved. The author passes on to us the message that to love oneself is most important and to understand one's worth. With a lot of emotions involved, the author captures Circe's thoughts very well, giving us vivid descriptions and glimpses into the worlds beyond. This book is about Circe's journey as she searches for love, acceptance and deals with motherhood, the challenges she faces and the joy she finds in small things. I cannot begin to explain how much this book had me hooked, turning page after page just to see where Circe goes and how she deals with her life. I learnt a lot from her, the way she treated people, the way she interacted with them, and in the end, her understanding of her position in the world and in life. In conclusion, I strongly recommend this book to all those who enjoy fiction and fantasy steeped in mythology. ## Features - Shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2019 - Excellent gift item - It ensures you get the best usage for a longer period ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #373 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1 in Historical Fantasy (Books) #1 in Gaslamp Fantasy #1 in Epic Fantasy (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 93,559 Reviews | ## Images ![Circe - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71lCXY-j8GL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I will not be like a bird bred in a cage.” *by A***A on 31 May 2020* ***SPOILERS AHEAD*** On the Facebook reader group, I heard a lot about Circe by Madeline Miller over the last year. Though I was enamored by its beautiful cover and an exotic title, I kept away because I thought it was one of those novels which would be highly demanding, my time and brainpower. I wasn’t ready for that kind of commitment because my daughter was still demanding most of my time. It took a lockdown and a now less dependent child for me to finally pick this book up. And I am glad I did it. Circe follows the story of the Goddess daughter of the Sun God Helios and the nymph Perse over the course of several hundred years before leaving the reader on the verge of a further story. “I will not be like a bird bred in a cage, I thought, too dull to fly even when the door stands open.” Circe had always been different. With her frail human-like voice and yellow eyes, she was the least wanted child of her parents. Despised by everyone in her family of Gods for her distinctness, Circe grows up at her father’s feet in the hopes of receiving his affections at least once. Neglected by him and her mother alike, she finds support and solace in her younger brother, whom she mothers when their own mother didn’t want him. But even he left her when his fate beckoned. Alone again, Circe started to spend most of her time away from everyone. She came face to face with Glaucos, a fisherman with whom she fell in love, on a secluded island she used to spend her time on. Her love for him became so profound that she magics him into a God. Once transformed, he, like others, neglects Circe and instead makes Scylla, a nymph the object of his affections. Enraged, Circe turns Scylla into a monster and finally discovers her powers of witchcraft. Threatened by her newfound powers, Zeus banishes her to the island of Aiaia for the rest of her life. But what an irony it was for her, she was free, yet she was a captive of the boundaries of her land. At Aiaia, Circe began a new life. She honed her skills of witchcraft and made the island her home. Although she was banished, she wasn't denied meeting with people as long as they came to her. Daedalus was amongst the first persons to reach her, on the behest of her sister, to take her away for some time and help with her childbirth. Circe didn't share a hospitable relationship with her sister, but she still went, and what she saw was beyond her imagination. While she mended her sister's deeds, she also had a short affair with Daedalus. He was one of those for whom her heart ached for, even years later. As quickly as she had started from Aiaia, did she return. She had only Hermes, the trickster god, with whom she shared a no strings attached relationship, for her company then. Over the course of her life, Circe had suffered alone. So when the ship came, she was overjoyed to have someone in her house. She didn't know then that mortals were no better than her family of Gods in treating her. Abused, she put her witchcraft to use and saw that no men survived. She was expecting the same ruthless men when Odysseus's ship drew land on her island, but she hadn't known he would be different. A year later, when she bid him goodbye, she held his seed and birthed a boy, Telegonus. She held him close enough to not let Odysseus know that he even existed. But fate had other plans for this tiny mortal. The Goddess of war, Athena seemed to have taken a disliking to him and was hell-bent on killing him. And all of Circe's energies went into protecting her child, the child who grew up to leave her, to travel in search of his father and come back with his wife Penelope, and legitimate child Telemachus. Circe felt cornered on her own land, the land which had been hers for centuries, and only a confrontation would bring her peace. But was she ready for what would come with it? “But perhaps no parent can truly see their child. When we look we see only the mirror of our own faults.” I haven't read anything or know about Greek mythology. So when I picked this book up, I hadn't known what to expect except that it was a fantasy. I wasn't biased to the tales and the characters in any manner and I am glad I read this book this way. Written in simple language, Circe is a masterpiece. However lucid the prose might be, it is extremely beautiful. No, it isn't a poetic beauty, it is something that tugs at the heart with its simplicity. The story brings in many characters, strong ones and weak ones, but none steal Circe's thunder. She shines the brightest. It's admirable that the author doesn't lose her sight and sticks to the plot despite a number of subplots. Circe's hardships shape her course of life, her decisions a reflection of what she has faced, and her actions giving the Gods a run for their money and power. It is a powerhouse of Circe's strengths, a woman of her own making, much like today's times. A woman in this century could have easily been her, in fact, they are here to some extent, facing what she faced, discriminated on her looks, done away with as soon as the men realize that she can be a threat to them and seen as an object of lust and abuse. Much like Circe, the woman would rise, and claim her identity in a no man's land, only if they allowed her that much liberty. Alas! Circe's character arc is superbly written. From a loveless child to a bold young Goddess, from a loving sister to a lonely woman seeking love, from a meek witch living alone to a master of her art welcoming strangers into her house unknowing that they are at her mercy, from a banished nymph to a protecting mother, Miller draws out all her emotions and lays it bare for the readers. One would think that Gods wouldn't have much depth, but then, hey, Circe wasn't called the "Humane Goddess'' for nothing. She felt more human than any of the other characters to me. I kept wondering how the story would end because Gods apparently don't die, and also wanting it not to end. I had no way to physically ascertain how much of the book was left since I was reading an ebook. But when I came to an end, I was overwhelmed, the way the climax reached me was seamless, like all throughout, I had been waiting for it to happen. For Circe to find what she was looking for all this time and letting go of what she never had the use for. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth the read! *by N***I on 5 July 2018* This is one of the most talked about books at the moment, trending on every social media site possible. I found out about this book on Instagram and decided to give it a shot. I must say that I was not disappointed. Circe by Madeline Miller gives us a peek into the lives of the Titans and Olympians as well as that of man. A beautifully written book, the story is told from Circe's point of view, following her life from birth. In the beginning, the story focuses on the life of the Titans, the pact they have with the Olympians and Circe's yearning to be accepted and understood. She seems to always be apart from the rest of the household, an enigma. As time passes, she starts to discover a latent power, sleeping somewhere within her, the power of witchcraft and magic. She discovers that though she is different from her family, she has her own set of strengths. this is a story of self-discovery and along the way we meet a lot of people who help shape how Circe sees herself. The story is masterfully crafted, introducing us to a number of familiar names at each stage, thus making this story even more enjoyable. It is both heart-warming and heart-wrenching at the same time forcing us to experience the journey with Circe. We are not just reading about her, there are many times when the descriptions are so well done that the reader becomes a part of the story, another character. We meet a whole array of people, most of whom you would have heard before, but who are shown through Circe's eyes in this book, portraying them in a different light. Many incidents and situations are achingly familiar and we do know how it all ends, but we do not know how Circe fits into the sequence and her reactions to it. This book brings out those connections, including a wonderful introduction to Odysseus and the lasting impression he has on Circe's life. The beauty of the plot lies in the simplicity with which the story is written and the complexity of the characters involved. The author passes on to us the message that to love oneself is most important and to understand one's worth. With a lot of emotions involved, the author captures Circe's thoughts very well, giving us vivid descriptions and glimpses into the worlds beyond. This book is about Circe's journey as she searches for love, acceptance and deals with motherhood, the challenges she faces and the joy she finds in small things. I cannot begin to explain how much this book had me hooked, turning page after page just to see where Circe goes and how she deals with her life. I learnt a lot from her, the way she treated people, the way she interacted with them, and in the end, her understanding of her position in the world and in life. In conclusion, I strongly recommend this book to all those who enjoy fiction and fantasy steeped in mythology. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Increased my love for Greek mythology even more... *by A***. on 7 June 2018* Alright, you lovely people, this post is going to be long so brace yourself. This book took a long time to come to me and by then, almost everyone I knew (at least in the bookish world) had already read it. I have to admit that I was so incredibly jealous of the lucky ones who had the opportunity to read it before I did. (I am aware, it shows how mature I am. I don’t care. Much.) I have loved Miller’s The Song of Achilles for a while now, so much so that I voluntarily pick it out to re-read, knowing I would be heartbroken at the end of it. So, that coupled with the fact that Miller was once again using her love of Greek mythology to bring forth Circe’s tale, you can see why I would be so very eager to devour the book as soon as possible. With The Song of Achilles, there was always a steady pattern, the deep knowledge of what was to come, it still undid me, of course but I welcomed it. The Song of Achilles is paced a bit more speedily despite spanning the lives of Patroclus and Achilles. As more and more reviews were pouring in, I realised something important. Circe was not to be considered in the same vein and rightfully so. I read a lot of people saying that the pace was slow, that nothing really happened in Circe’s life and that Odysseus didn’t feature in the story till very late in the plot. All of that concerned me and it almost made me wonder if I would even like the book. Then the book came and as I started reading it, I realised something. The trick to read and appreciate Circe is to let go of Miller’s previous works. To let Circe stand on its own and shine. People were not wrong, the pace is rather slow and not much happens but this is Circe’s life almost documented. Life isn’t always exciting, I wasn’t able to give my best in terms of concentration, too! (Due to very real migraine problems but let’s not think about that right now.) But there came a time when I finally realised something. While I took my time getting invested in Circe’s life, Miller had already woven her spell over me. I loved her writing in this, it was almost serene despite all that happened in Circe’s life. I started to really empathise with her in due time. Circe is not an easy person to like, she too naive at first and too meek, then she tries her hand at things she doesn’t have much idea about. Her too make Gloucos into a divine being, the fallout from that, I almost gave up (this was during the week from hell, aka, the week of migraines) but then Circe was banished and her true story began. I say her story because before she was banished, I don’t think she really lived? That’s just my opinion. I wouldn’t spoil too much of the book but her interactions with Hermes and her experiences on her island made me love her more than her need for Helio’s love did. I guess, in a way, I saw myself in Circe when she still resided in Helio’s palace. The way she learned the her witchcraft and her love for herself and her companions showed that there was more to the girl who wanted to be accepted into the gods’ inner circle. Her actions with Scylla, her later interactions with men showed growth in her by leaps and bounds. Her scene with Medea was absolutely awesome. Of course there are moments in the book that I should have expected but didn’t. There are some triggery scenes and I wasn’t quite prepared for them. At the time, I almost thought to myself, why include this scene? What purpose did it serve other than to shock and horrify us? But almost in the next moment, I realised why it was included. I did think that there should have been a trigger warning of sorts, oh well. Circe and Odysseus talks were one of the better parts of the book, I have always loved Odyssey and though I have conflicting thoughts about Odysseus himself, I love him too. In a way. The way Miller wrote Odysseus made me happy, too. He was such a contrary character, wasn’t he? Always too smart for the people around him and later, when you are done reading The Iliad or even the Odyssey, you don’t really like him. His impressions are almost always of contrary nature. Miller managed that brilliantly. I should mention that I loved Penelope in this one just as I love her anywhere else. (Yeah, she’s a badass character and should be appreciated more in my opinion.) I think I loved many parts of the book thoroughly and some parts not quite but overall, I loved the book and can’t wait to read it again. I think this book could have done with a bit of a pace and maybe some of the scenes weren’t absolutely needed but if we take that away, it’s a great book. The one thing I really loved was the fact that Miller decided to write about Circe, she is never really been the focus of any story. I had kinda made up my mind about Circe when I read the Odyssey for the first time but now, I am glad that I got to change my mind. I am glad that my impression of her as the witch who turns men into goats has changed, made her into something more real. If you love Greek mythology, a retelling of the said myths and tragic, sad stories, this is the book for you. If you love a languid pace, with side characters just as interesting as the main character then this is the book for you. 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