A review by jbird_reads
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

challenging emotional sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

It was good, so so good. I love Madeline Miller. Her writing is incredible and I felt like I knew Achilles and Patroclus personally by the end of the book. I wish we'd seen more of their relationship, more of their actual conversations and moments together.
I think I still like Circe more, but I think that's mostly because I've never had a lot of interest in the Trojan War, so the setting and themes of Circe appeal to me more. But Achilles and Patroclus 😭
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