When I was born, the name for what I was did not exist. Circe is the daughter of Helios, the sun god, and Perse, a beautiful naiad. Yet from the moment of her birth, she is an outsider in her father 's halls, where the laughter of gossiping gods resounds. Named after a hawk for her yellow eyes and strange voice, she is mocked by her siblings until her beloved brother Aeetes is born. Yet after her sister Pasiphae marries King Midas of Crete, Aeetes is whisked away to rule his own island. More isolated than ever, Circe, who has never been divine enough for her family, becomes increasingly drawn to mortals and when she meets Glaucus, a handsome young fisherman, she is captivated. Yet gods mingle with humans, and meddle with fate, at their peril. In Circe, Madeline Miller breathes life once more into the ancient world, with the story of an outcast who overcomes scorn and banishment to transform herself into a formidable witch. Unfolding on Circe 's wild, abundant island of Aiaia, where the hillsides are aromatic with herbs, this is a magical, intoxicating epic of family rivalry, power struggles, love and loss and a celebration of female strength in a man 's world.
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Circe
von Madeline Miller
When I was born, the name for what I was did not exist. Circe is the daughter of Helios, the sun god, and Perse, a beautiful naiad. Yet from the moment of her birth, she is an outsider in her father 's halls, where the laughter of gossiping gods resounds. Named after a hawk for her yellow eyes and strange voice, she is mocked by her siblings until her beloved brother Aeetes is born. Yet after her sister Pasiphae marries King Midas of Crete, Aeetes is whisked away to rule his own island. More isolated than ever, Circe, who has never been divine enough for her family, becomes increasingly drawn to mortals and when she meets Glaucus, a handsome young fisherman, she is captivated. Yet gods mingle with humans, and meddle with fate, at their peril. In Circe, Madeline Miller breathes life once more into the ancient world, with the story of an outcast who overcomes scorn and banishment to transform herself into a formidable witch. Unfolding on Circe 's wild, abundant island of Aiaia, where the hillsides are aromatic with herbs, this is a magical, intoxicating epic of family rivalry, power struggles, love and loss and a celebration of female strength in a man 's world.
Aktuelle Rezensionen(38)
Rezension von Peter GrimreeUnglaublich gut geschriebene, empathische, empowernde und facettenreiche Dekonstruktion der immer gleichen, gewaltvollen Heldengeschichten. Manchmal vorhersehbar, aber nur das Was, nicht das Wie.
Rezension von Sarah Ott🏛️4.25 star review🏛️ Circe ist eine Fantasy, welche in der griechischen Mythologie spielt. Es fiel mir etwas schwer am Anfang in die Geschichte einzutauchen, durch die ganzen ungewohnten Fachbegriffe und Ausdrucksarten. Aber im Laufe der Geschichte wird man warm mit Circe. Gerade ihre (Spoiler und TW) Vergewaltigung, ihr Umgang damit und ihr Leiden, dass durch ihr Dasein als Göttin nie zu enden scheint, nehmen einen sehr mit. Dadurch scheint Zeit ein Konzept zu sein, dass für sie nicht gilt. Sie lernt Sterbliche kennen, zu denen sie sich deutlich hingezogen fühlt, und verliert sie im nächsten Moment auch schon wieder. Die Beziehung mit Telemachos hab ich SO NULL erwartet, war wegen der Vergangenheit jz auch kein Riesen Fan, süß sind sie aber wenn man das vergisst. Auch den Plot am Ende hab ich nicht erwartet, fand ihn aber sehr gut und passend. Hatte Tränen in den Augen and I am rooting for her.
Rezension von LenusWirklich schöne Geschichte. Die Mythen wurden toll eingesponnen in die Hauptstory, teilweise aber stark abgewandelt. Mir persönlich etwas zu langwierig
Rezension von LelerichSehr schönes Buch
Rezension von NeskaI love the writing & World building. At times it was really frustrating to read & I would give a warning to People that faced abuse. This Story will stir some Strings! But 100% worth the suffering :D