A review by peregrinwho
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

adventurous emotional sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Legitimately forgot how the tale ended until the 3rd or 4th "Hector hasn't done anything to me" then got choked up.
Definitely swept some less savory aspects of Achilles and Patroclus under the rug, I'm assuming to make them more sympathetic to modern audiences, but otherwise amazing. Cried my eyes out a couple times. One of the great lover's tragedies; both burning bright until they find peace in the mingled ashes.
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