A review by _beccareads
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

adventurous emotional sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I have to admit, I'm a little disappointed that I didn't fall head over heels for this book. Back in school, I was obsessed with Greek mythology, so I was convinced that "The Song of Achilles" would easily earn five stars from me. Sadly, it didn't quite hit the mark for me.

Let me start by saying that Madeline Miller's writing style is undeniably beautiful. She skillfully captures the essence of Achilles and Patroclus' love, and it genuinely tugged at my heartstrings. Their love story is a force to be reckoned with, and one that left me utterly devastated by the end.

However, I found myself losing interest in the rest of the plot, which is why I had to settle on three stars. Don't get me wrong, the way she portrayed their relationship was exceptional, but the other elements of the story just didn't captivate me as much.

Maybe greek mythology just isn’t for me anymore and honestly, I’m sad about that.