A review by niaoliver
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

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

4.5

*WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD*

SCREAMING CRYING THROWING UP !!!

I think that sums up what I feel pretty well. 

This was beautifully written and I found myself almost crying a few times in the end, even though I knew what was going to happen. I think Patroclus' death affected me more than anything else.

The way their relationship is described had me giggling and kicking my feet like a teenager. All those moments they spend together in their youth have been my favorite parts to read. 

Achilles' pride on the war made me so frustrated! I wanted to get in the book and slap some sense into him! I think I started to hate him a bit.

The only downside for me was the length of the chapters but, overall, I loved this book and I'm glad I read it. I've saved a lot of quotes that had me screaming and I'm sure I'll end up getting "Because you're the reason" tattooed at some point in my life.

If you'll excuse me, I will proceed to mourn my dear Patroclus for the next 10 years.
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