A review by keiwald
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

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

3.75

Good story, but the writing is often very cut and dry descriptive. Very show over tell often, which is the style of the chosen narrative, told as a story from Patrocus point of view. 
The story travels from his childhood until his late 20/ early 30s
It can get decently descriptive in the gore in the second half and often mention rape as well. 

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