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A review by fuzzibehr_reads
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
adventurous
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book sweeps you up in the emotional experience of the narrator, the writing is simple and effective, and it is hard to put down.
This was a delightful introspective novel that held my interest despite the fact I knew how it would end. I enjoyed the non-sensational treatment of the main character's relationship; the intimacy scenes didn't feel voyeuristic.
I agreed with other readers at first that the ending felt clunky, but by the very end I changed my mind. I liked the restless spirit solution and the way it allowed Thetis's attitude to have some resolution.
This was a delightful introspective novel that held my interest despite the fact I knew how it would end. I enjoyed the non-sensational treatment of the main character's relationship; the intimacy scenes didn't feel voyeuristic.
I agreed with other readers at first that the ending felt clunky, but by the very end I changed my mind. I liked the restless spirit solution and the way it allowed Thetis's attitude to have some resolution.