Title: Galatea
Author: Madeline Miller
In Ancient Greece, a skilled marble sculptor has been blessed by a goddess who has given his masterpiece – the most beautiful woman the town has ever seen – the gift of life. Now his wife, Galatea is expected to be obedience and humility personified, but it is not long before she learns to use her beauty as a form of manipulation. In a desperate bid by her obsessive husband to keep her under control, she is locked away under the constant supervision of doctors and nurses. But with a daughter to rescue, she is determined to break free, whatever the cost…
Galatea was made from stone by a sculptor and bought to life as his idea of a perfect woman. Only she doesn’t turn out to be ideal in his eyes.
The authors writing is so good as usual and her take on this myth was beautiful and, although short, actually heartbreaking.
I would love to read more short stories like this from her.
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This little edition is so adorable. I read this as an ebook years ago and remember enjoying. I just love Madeline Miller!
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The hardback is so cute, tiny and beautiful 😍
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I’m happy you enjoyed this one. I came close to buying it, but I wasn’t sure. Thanks for your review!
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It is really short but I still loved it ❤️
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Oh Wow, I didn’t know about this book!! I will keep it on my radar!
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Hope you love it if you read ❤️
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Damn I still need to read her books!
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You haven’t read Song of Achilles?
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This sounds great! Love that edition. 🤩
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It was great but really short!
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