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The Song of Achilles
by Madeline Miller
Beautiful, Heart-Wrenching, Unforgettable
I picked up The Song of Achilles expecting a well-written retelling of an ancient myth, but I was completely unprepared for how hard it would pull at my heartstrings. Madeline Miller breathes stunning life into her characters, making their love story tender, intimate, and devastating in the best possible way.
The writing is lyrical without being overdone, and the emotional weight sneaks up on you until you’re fully swept under. I didn’t just read this book, I felt it.
Five stars, and a place on my “books that wrecked me in the best way” shelf.
I picked up The Song of Achilles expecting a well-written retelling of an ancient myth, but I was completely unprepared for how hard it would pull at my heartstrings. Madeline Miller breathes stunning life into her characters, making their love story tender, intimate, and devastating in the best possible way.
The writing is lyrical without being overdone, and the emotional weight sneaks up on you until you’re fully swept under. I didn’t just read this book, I felt it.
Five stars, and a place on my “books that wrecked me in the best way” shelf.