With a storyteller's flair and a deep knowledge of the classics, Madeline Miller transforms Greek mythology's most infamous witch into a feminist icon worthy of the #MeToo era. Her sympathetic portrait of how the quiet, outcast daughter of the sun god Helios evolves into a talented, quick-witted sorceress made us look at familiar characters like Zeus, Medea, and Icarus with new eyes. British actress Perdita Weeks gives Circe an elegantly theatrical reading that unfolds like a thrilling play about a world of monsters, heroes, gods, and mortals. It's a fascinating story…even if you're not familiar with the original myths and archetypes.
Wonderful. Brought arch types to life in a meaningful way. Beautifully read and evocative.