Reviews - The Song of Achilles

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The Song of Achilles

Madeline Miller

4.35 AVERAGE

jbakernyc's review against another edition

4.75

adventurous emotional sad tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

ladytabletop's review against another edition

4.0

Reader, I cried. Even knowing this story so well, I cried.

xenokitsune's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful sad tense 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

kemsy's review against another edition

4.0

Achilles becomes so unlikeable

a_remes3's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous emotional funny sad tense medium-paced

Always a favorite too read and listen to

hazel_64's review against another edition

3.0

I was so eager to dive into this book, but now that I’m done, I have to admit I only really enjoyed the second half or a few chapters here and there. I’m glad I can finally say I’ve read it, but overall, I’m left unsatisfied. The main characters just didn't hold my interest and the story gradually turned dull and lifeless. Absolutely adored the last chapter, though. And that’s that. 乁⁠[⁠ ⁠◕⁠ ⁠ᴥ⁠ ⁠◕⁠ ⁠]⁠ㄏ