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Circe

Author:
Madeline Miller
Read by:
Perdita Weeks
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Ratings
Book
483
Narrator
160
Release Date
April 10, 2018
Duration
12 hours 9 minutes
Summary
This #1 New York Times bestseller is a "bold and subversive retelling of the goddess's story" that brilliantly reimagines the life of Circe, formidable sorceress of The Odyssey (Alexandra Alter, TheNew York Times).

In the house of Helios, god of the sun and mightiest of the Titans, a daughter is born. But Circe is a strange child -- not powerful, like her father, nor viciously alluring like her mother. Turning to the world of mortals for companionship, she discovers that she does possess power -- the power of witchcraft, which can transform rivals into monsters and menace the gods themselves.

Threatened, Zeus banishes her to a deserted island, where she hones her occult craft, tames wild beasts and crosses paths with many of the most famous figures in all of mythology, including the Minotaur, Daedalus and his doomed son Icarus, the murderous Medea, and, of course, wily Odysseus.

But there is danger, too, for a woman who stands alone, and Circe unwittingly draws the wrath of both men and gods, ultimately finding herself pitted against one of the most terrifying and vengeful of the Olympians. To protect what she loves most, Circe must summon all her strength and choose, once and for all, whether she belongs with the gods she is born from, or the mortals she has come to love.

With unforgettably vivid characters, mesmerizing language, and page-turning suspense, Circe is a triumph of storytelling, an intoxicating epic of family rivalry, palace intrigue, love and loss, as well as a celebration of indomitable female strength in a man's world.

#1 New York Times Bestseller -- named one of the Best Books of the Year by NPR, the Washington Post, People, Time, Amazon, Entertainment Weekly, Bustle, Newsweek, the A.V. Club, Christian Science Monitor, Refinery 29, Buzzfeed, Paste, Audible, Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, Thrillist, NYPL, Self, Real Simple, Goodreads, Boston Globe, Electric Literature, BookPage, the Guardian, Book Riot, Seattle Times, and Business Insider.
Reviews
Profile Avatar Anonymous Jul 2022

The narration of this book is perfect. The book itself is very good. The ending felt a little weird compared to the rest of the book for me but overall it was great and I'd read it again.

Profile Avatar Rosearisen Jun 2021

Beautiful.

Profile Avatar Sarah D. May 2020

Took me a while to get into but 1/4 way in - I was transfixed. Somehow her exile to the island and closeness to nature resonated beautifully in this lockdown period.

Profile Avatar Lucy B. Sep 2022

Fantastic.

Profile Avatar Mark T. Apr 2025

Fun book.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Mar 2025

Exceptional book, exceptional narration, it’s as through you’re truly listening to Circe’s thoughts.

Profile Avatar Natasha G. Jan 2025

simply AMAZING!!

Profile Avatar Olympia A. Nov 2024

This was the best book I've read in a long time. I was so fascinated by it that I immediately got the Song of Achilles by the same author and I'm also really enjoying it. I'll be paying attention to anything that this author puts out. Newly obsessed with Greek Mythology!

Profile Avatar Mara Popinsa Nov 2024

Amazing book wonderfully told. Listened it in less then a week! Masterpiece.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Oct 2024

I really loved the story a lot, seeing her life through the years was really interesting, and I enjoyed how her relationship with Odysseus was interpreted. Also the voice actor was amazing!

Profile Avatar Sara K. Sep 2024

Great Listen. Though I must say I was confused as to where the book was going for parts of it

Profile Avatar Alyssa H. Aug 2024

Absolutely fantastic from the storytelling to the narration. A great read!

Profile Avatar Shira G. Aug 2024

I read this one in paperback format and it has become one of my all time favorites. Don’t hesitate.

Profile Avatar Marchell I. Jan 2024

Absolutely loved this book I wanted more.

Profile Avatar Merideth J. Dec 2023

worth every minute.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Nov 2023

excellent.

Profile Avatar Kai Q. Oct 2023

Loved this book so much I really enjoyed reading it

Profile Avatar Aries_1984 Sep 2023

I literally can’t turn it off. One of my favorite reads ever!

Profile Avatar Dean S. Sep 2023

This book is truly amazing, from story to story-telling, Madeline's words are like paint on a canvas. I would often find myself reading paragraphs over and over each time becoming more fond of the wording and more vividly picturing the scene.

Profile Avatar Nancy K. Sep 2023

I thought this book got off to a slow start. I restarted it multiple times and ended up loving it! If you are discouraged or distracted at first, don’t quit…it is well worth finishing.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Aug 2023

wonderful

Profile Avatar Cynthia P. Aug 2023

Excellent book! Loved the storyline!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jun 2023

It's been a long time since I've experienced a book so moving. This book is justice for Circe!

Profile Avatar Tina May 2022

Circe’s point of view was wonderful. The sad treatment from her family, her naivety, and the journey of her life was wonderful. Her naivety was a bit overwhelming at times and I wanted to shake her but it led to great maturity. Perdita’s narration was wonderful, her voice was perfect.

Profile Avatar Brooke R. Jan 2022

love love love!!

Profile Avatar Jackeline Pimentel Oct 2021

Wow, I never thought that I was going to like this audiobook so much! Quality work! The characters, storytelling, voice actress. I will definitely listen again

Profile Avatar Rachel Horsley Sep 2021

wonderful telling, i love the exploration of the inner life of circe.

Profile Avatar Abby N. Jun 2021

One of the best books I’ve “read” in a long time. Completely and totally captivating plot and characters. Wonderfully narrated inner voice with thoroughly worked through problems and dilemmas. Loved. Loved. Loved. Maybe my new favorite book!

Profile Avatar Catherine S. Feb 2021

Loved this story - and the narration was excellent!! Totally engrossing!!

Profile Avatar Sivan B. Jan 2021

So good! The book was just wonderful; I liked it so much I bought her previous book to listen to as soon as this one ended--I wasn't ready to be done! The narrator was masterful. Highly recommended.

Profile Avatar Yenny C. Dec 2020

My favorite book I love the narrator her voice was very soothing and gave life the the character I listened to it multiple times because of how well it was narrated

Profile Avatar Neil David S. Nov 2020

Engaging retelling of Circe's legend from her perspective that I did not want to stop listening to. Beautiful story telling and excellent narration and characterization. The ending left me incredibly satisfied.

Profile Avatar Leah W. Oct 2020

Such a great narration! Great book. Definitely recommend.

Profile Avatar Taylor C. Sep 2020

Great story and very well written. Intriguing tale spoken from a women’s perspective. Pays homage to the Greek lore and sheds light on what the women of legends experienced.

Profile Avatar Willow B. Jun 2020

Fun short read, great for a drive. The reader is amazing

Profile Avatar Aminata S. Jun 2020

Entertaining all the way through! Nice way to revisit Greek mythology.

Profile Avatar Brenda B. May 2020

This was an exquisite book, an epic tale full of love, life, violence, and death. Ms. Miller brings Greek mythology alive! Her writing was beautifully complemented by the narrator, whose voice could be a siren’s. Between the story and the narration, I found it hard to put this down.

Profile Avatar Julianna S. Feb 2020

Truly wonderful. I wanted it to never end.

Profile Avatar Sebastiaan T. Feb 2020

The narration made the book great for me.

Profile Avatar Christine S. Feb 2020

Wonderful story and great narration.

Circe

Circe

Author: Madeline Miller
Read by: Perdita Weeks
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