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wetsmoke's review against another edition
4.0
This was a beautifully written, super compelling love story. It doesn’t matter if you already know how this ends; the author’s retelling of the story is worth it on its own.
My only complaint is that I found some of the plot in the middle of the book to be a bit slow. Not bad, but just not as urgently all-consuming as the rest of it.
1000% worth the read. Excellent queer representation.
My only complaint is that I found some of the plot in the middle of the book to be a bit slow. Not bad, but just not as urgently all-consuming as the rest of it.
1000% worth the read. Excellent queer representation.
em_berg77's review
adventurous
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
liss_28's review against another edition
5.0
“He is half of my soul, as the poets say”
I loved this book. I surprisingly did not cry as much as I thought I would. I loved the telling of them growing up together and while I understand Patroclus was told to have been a brave fighter I still liked the perspective of him being a healer and a more sensitive person. With Patroclus wanting to save Briseis and the Greeks.
The ending pulled on my heart strings and I felt terrible for Achilles.
This book was beautifully written and the author was very poetic with the writing.
I loved this book. I surprisingly did not cry as much as I thought I would. I loved the telling of them growing up together and while I understand Patroclus was told to have been a brave fighter I still liked the perspective of him being a healer and a more sensitive person. With Patroclus wanting to save Briseis and the Greeks.
The ending pulled on my heart strings and I felt terrible for Achilles.
This book was beautifully written and the author was very poetic with the writing.
huwaina's review
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
manderzreadz's review against another edition
5.0
Miller expertly brought Greek mythology back to life in modern writing with all the gut-wrenching, heart breaking emotions and sacrifices it takes to be remembered throughout history.
madd_anderson's review
adventurous
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
readthestars's review
emotional
informative
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75