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misosoupcup 's review for:
The Song of Achilles
by Madeline Miller
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Beautiful story. Love how this book just destroyed men and their violence. Even Patrocles (who is arguably the only man with some morals) isn't safe from hyper masculinity. On the other hand, very misogynistic and literally every mortal women was introduced to the novel to have sex/be raped and then die brutally as a result of the male characters actions.
Played out like a greek tragedy and its so heart wrenching knowing that Patrocles will die. Loved his and Achilles' relationship and his slow descent as he climbs higher up as a demigod.
Played out like a greek tragedy and its so heart wrenching knowing that Patrocles will die. Loved his and Achilles' relationship and his slow descent as he climbs higher up as a demigod.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gore, Misogyny, Sexual violence
Minor: Toxic relationship, Blood, Grief, Murder