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by Madeline Miller
Banished to the island of Aiaia by her father Helios, the strange and powerless Circe discovers she possesses the art of witchcraft. As she hones her craft, she crosses paths with famous mythological figures like Hermes, the Minotaur, and Odysseus. This feminist reimagining of the Odyssey transforms a villainous sorceress into a complex, relatable heroine. It is a lush, immersive tale of power, loneliness, and the struggle to find one's place in a world ruled by gods.
Very popular worldwide. More than 10 million people have read it.
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