A review by kassidyscatalogue
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

adventurous emotional tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I laughed.  I cried.  I fell in love. I cried some more.

I absolutely loved reading this epic story.  As someone who knew next to nothing about the Iliad and the story of Achilles, I was excited to open this up.  Although this is an old story, it felt very refreshing.  Miller did a great job showing the absolute devotion Patroclus and Achilles have for each other.  I loved how open they were about everything and how they communicated their feelings and fears amongst each other.

Miller did a great job expressing the different emotions and events that happen throughout a lengthy war.  I felt the frustration, fear, anguish, love, commeraderie and absolute agony along with the characters.

Definitely a 5 star read.