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A review by abbie52923
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I really enjoyed reading this book. The author has a lovely way with words, which makes reading feel smooth and lyrical. I know this story, however, so was not surprised at the ending. Perhaps had I not known it prior I would have liked it more.
Graphic: Violence, Child death, and Gore
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Incest, Infidelity, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, and Blood