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lianaet's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
What a journey this book was. I've not read any classic literature, and my Greek mythology knowledge was kinda vague so I didn't know a whole lot of what to expect going in to this.
But the prose is beautiful and evocative, and the emotions come through the page and hit you right in the chest. Especially in the last 20% or so.
But the prose is beautiful and evocative, and the emotions come through the page and hit you right in the chest. Especially in the last 20% or so.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Death
Moderate: War and Rape
elias_j's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Violence, and Death
Moderate: Slavery
katyhosbein's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Loved the retelling of Achilles through Patroclus’s eyes. I need to remind myself before I read Greek mythology that most, if not all, end in tragedy. 🎭
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Sexual violence, and War
Moderate: Rape
kite6953's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Slavery and War
Moderate: Violence
laurora's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Slumps a little in the middle but the ending more than makes up for it and the writing is really good.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Minor: Rape and Sexual assault
mills33's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Murder, War, Death, Blood, Torture, and Violence
Moderate: Sexual assault, Homophobia, Sexual content, and Kidnapping
vanyavampi118's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The writing is so beautiful, and the story is immersive. I got lost in this sweet love story. It was captivating! I laughed and cried with the characters. I grieved and cheered. Going into the novel (knowing some Greek mythology), I thought I knew what was coming. I did not. Even though it follows the original mythology, the emotion and depth that Madeline Miller adds is absolutely wonderful.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: War, Rape, Sexual violence, and Death
bigolscrewup's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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? Yes
5.0
He is half of my soul, as the poets say
In the darkness, two shadows, reaching through the hopeless, heavy dusk. Their hands meet, and light spills in a flood like a hundred golden urns pouring out of the sun
5/5⭐
I literally had to keep two handkerchiefs with me to finish reading this book. I've read a lot of books about Greek Mythology, but nothing could come close to the magnitude of feelings this book bought in me. I've always loved Patroclus and I have heard people discuss about his relationship with Achilles all the time. I don't care about those discussions anymore, I'm going to believe this as an canon, because nothing could be better than this. One of the best books I've ever read and I'm completely blown over by the story and characters within. I didn't even think about this until I finished reading this book, but what a way to start the Pride month 🌈
In the darkness, two shadows, reaching through the hopeless, heavy dusk. Their hands meet, and light spills in a flood like a hundred golden urns pouring out of the sun
5/5⭐
I literally had to keep two handkerchiefs with me to finish reading this book. I've read a lot of books about Greek Mythology, but nothing could come close to the magnitude of feelings this book bought in me. I've always loved Patroclus and I have heard people discuss about his relationship with Achilles all the time. I don't care about those discussions anymore, I'm going to believe this as an canon, because nothing could be better than this. One of the best books I've ever read and I'm completely blown over by the story and characters within. I didn't even think about this until I finished reading this book, but what a way to start the Pride month 🌈
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Death, Slavery, Animal death, War, and Violence
valerian_honeybee's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Gore, Death, War, Blood, Homophobia, Grief, Sexism, Rape, Ableism, Sexual assault, Violence, and Sexual content
Moderate: Medical content
beebowbabe's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, War, and Violence
Moderate: Rape and Homophobia
Minor: Pregnancy