The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

The Song of Achilles

Madeline Miller

352 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ literary romance adventurous emotional sad medium-paced

Description

Greece in the age of heroes. Patroclus, an awkward young prince, has been exiled to the court of King Peleus and his perfect son Achilles. Despite their differences, Achilles befriends the shamed prince, and as they grow into young men skilled in ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 164,132 reviews

Moods

emotional 90%
sad 72%
adventurous 70%
tense 24%
reflective 20%
dark 15%
inspiring 13%
hopeful 12%
challenging 11%
informative 5%
mysterious 4%
lighthearted 3%
funny 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 17%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 38% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 35% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.42

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