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378 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780062060624
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ecco Press
Publication date: 28 August 2012
Description
Madeline Miller's thrilling, profoundly moving, and utterly unique retelling of the legend of Achilles and the Trojan War. A tale of gods, kings, immortal fame, and the human heart, The Song of Achilles is a dazzling literary feat that brilliantly...
Community Reviews Summary of 223,849 reviews
Moods
sad 72%
adventurous 70%
tense 25%
reflective 20%
dark 15%
inspiring 13%
challenging 12%
hopeful 12%
informative 5%
mysterious 4%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 2%
Pace
fast 17%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Character: 38% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 36% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, War, ViolenceModerate
Rape, Slavery, Sexual content378 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780062060624
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ecco Press
Publication date: 28 August 2012
Description
Madeline Miller's thrilling, profoundly moving, and utterly unique retelling of the legend of Achilles and the Trojan War. A tale of gods, kings, immortal fame, and the human heart, The Song of Achilles is a dazzling literary feat that brilliantly...
Community Reviews Summary of 223,849 reviews
Moods
sad 72%
adventurous 70%
tense 25%
reflective 20%
dark 15%
inspiring 13%
challenging 12%
hopeful 12%
informative 5%
mysterious 4%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 2%
Pace
fast 17%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Character: 38% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 36% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, War, ViolenceModerate
Rape, Slavery, Sexual content