BSG #31: Speaking of Boning / Circe
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Get exiled with the #BookSquad to the deserted island of Aeaea as we discuss Madeline Miller’s second novel, "Circe." We talk about our favorite myths, whether this novel is feminist,...
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0:30 – Intros/favorite myths
10:38 – Book summary and hey SPOILERS TO FOLLOW
14:25 – What do we know about The Odyssey? Or Circe? Madeline Miller is a classics scholar and knows it all!
21:27 – Is this a feminist retelling?
30:15 – How does witchcraft feature in the novel?
39:32 – Mortals and the sea nymphs who love them
47:25 – What’s so great about Odysseus?
53:05 – The ending
1:03:30 – Ratings!
1:08:01 – Feedback for "The Mars Room"
1:12:54 – Emily’s feat. bookstore, Star Line Books! Visit them at http://starlinebooks.com/
1:16:42 – what’s on the blog? What’s up next?
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