Reviews

Galatea by Madeline Miller

mermaid_naiad's review against another edition

challenging dark reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

oliviafern's review against another edition

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.25

teamlarson's review against another edition

4.0

Powerful short story of Pygmalion and his sculpture. It’s almost kind of sad to call it a feminist take on the myth, simply because Galatea just now has a name and thoughts. Great short story!

againanew's review against another edition

5.0

I want a full novel of this

What an excellent story. Very beautifully written. If a full length book comes out I will read it immediately. Even a story from the daughters perspective would be lovely.

lissasgarden's review against another edition

4.0

Madeline Miller always slays

sarahvallejo's review against another edition

dark emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

jojobooks's review against another edition

dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

kriderwrites's review against another edition

dark inspiring tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Madeline Miller is always devastating me in all the best ways. Never gonna read any of her works without shedding tears. Two thumbs up.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault

iamachordate's review against another edition

fast-paced

4.0

effaly's review against another edition

2.0

I liked the idea, but it read like a rough first draft. Underwritten and very repetitive.