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Galatea by Madeline Miller
4.5
adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: N/A

  After how much I adored "The Song of Achilles", there was no way I wasn't going to pick this one up as soon as I heard of it - short and sweet, but definitely packs a punch!

Galatea's story echoes that of so many women who are trapped, and who aren't allowed to step into their own life and take advantage of their independence because of men who think they know better, and who believe that a "good woman" is obedient, meek and submissive.

Coupled with Madeline's stellar writing, this is an incredible exploration into the myth of Pygmalion. Beautifully executed, but you can't help but want more!!