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yunee's review against another edition
5.0
i read this book to get me out of the extremely long reading slump i’ve found myself in and, although this experience was phenomenal, i’ve only gotten deeper.
i’ve spent the past three weeks collecting my thoughts and trying to come to a conclusion on what i think about this book. i bursted into tears near the end of the last chapter and a wide range of emotions were presented to me that just disappeared after i woke up the next morning (i finished it at 3 am).
however, it’s been 3 weeks and i just finally figured it all out. i loved this retelling. the author was able to confront the story and write it in a way no one else would’ve been able to do. i felt each character’s pain, heartbreak, grief, happiness and so much more. i wanted to hug patroclus and wrap him up in bubble wrap and tell him how amazing he is. i loved him so much because i saw myself in him and his character just felt so real. briseis and achilles were amazingly written although achilles was quite insufferable towards the end.
the book is overall 4.5 / 5 and i loved almost everything about it.
i’ve spent the past three weeks collecting my thoughts and trying to come to a conclusion on what i think about this book. i bursted into tears near the end of the last chapter and a wide range of emotions were presented to me that just disappeared after i woke up the next morning (i finished it at 3 am).
however, it’s been 3 weeks and i just finally figured it all out. i loved this retelling. the author was able to confront the story and write it in a way no one else would’ve been able to do. i felt each character’s pain, heartbreak, grief, happiness and so much more. i wanted to hug patroclus and wrap him up in bubble wrap and tell him how amazing he is. i loved him so much because i saw myself in him and his character just felt so real. briseis and achilles were amazingly written although achilles was quite insufferable towards the end.
the book is overall 4.5 / 5 and i loved almost everything about it.
bpboo's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
hattie_mc'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
diaryofaditi's review against another edition
5.0
it has been months since i read this book, but I can't get closure. THIS BOOK DESTROYED ME!
pls have a box of tissues by your side, when you start reading this book(trust me)
pls have a box of tissues by your side, when you start reading this book(trust me)
tyrina's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
4.0
mimi9610's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
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
3.0
ranwans's review against another edition
5.0
wow . where do i even begin ? this book right here has to be the BEST book i have read in 2019 so far . it has representation , the writing is OUTSTANDING and the book has successfully managed to make me shed tears . i can reread this book forever and never get tired of it .
anna_kp's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-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
hollipops's review against another edition
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
I barely finished reading this book. I muscled through it because everyone talks about how beautiful and sad the ending is. Patroclus as a narrator/character was only sometimes interesting. Achilles hardly redeeming or enjoyable by the end. This book could have been good, but the slow start, and even slower ending ruined the characters and the plot.