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Circe by Madeline Miller
3.0
informative fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Im confused about my opinion of this book. On the one hand I enjoyed it on the other i find it incredibly weird and boring. 
Theres alot of stories going on what could've been interesting and could have been glossed over.
I understand that it's a geek myth and thus you can't stray too far from the original but there are storylines that couldve had more detail. The story becomes a little boring half way through the book.
I wished we got to follow a more badass version of Circe that I've come to love from the original storyline.
I'm a little disappointed as I am a huge song of Achilles fan so o had high hopes and put it off for so long because of those hopes.
I hope that the next book that she's working on is going to be more exciting.
I did enjoy the Achilles references tho.