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A review by eve_reads
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Overall Thoughts:
⁕ Madeline Miller writes the process of growing into love so well. Even though the relationship between Achilles and Patroclus forms in less than 100 pages, it was every bit believable and swoon worthy. She truly writes the little moments so well.
⁕ Maybe it's the hype surrounding the book, but the ending did not pack the emotional punch I expected it to. Yes, I was sad. But the final loss suffered by both characters was only explored for a couple of chapters, and didn't live up to the epic proportions of the rest of the story.
⁕ I wasn't entirely sold on Patroclus' character until the very end. He largely seemed to exist in the context of Achilles and their relationship, instead of as a fully developed character of his own.
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⁕ Madeline Miller writes the process of growing into love so well. Even though the relationship between Achilles and Patroclus forms in less than 100 pages, it was every bit believable and swoon worthy. She truly writes the little moments so well.
⁕ Maybe it's the hype surrounding the book, but the ending did not pack the emotional punch I expected it to. Yes, I was sad. But the final loss suffered by both characters was only explored for a couple of chapters, and didn't live up to the epic proportions of the rest of the story.
⁕ I wasn't entirely sold on Patroclus' character until the very end. He largely seemed to exist in the context of Achilles and their relationship, instead of as a fully developed character of his own.
To read my full review, visit: https://evereads.online/
For regular book-related content, follow my Instagram account: @eve_reads
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Gore, Sexual violence, Violence, and War
Moderate: Sexual content