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kirbyblue 's review for:
The Song of Achilles
by Madeline Miller
adventurous
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I avoided reading this book for a long time because of how hyped it was. It deserves every bit of the hype it gets and more. There wasn’t a single part of this book I didn’t love. Every character was so complex and carried so much depth. Patroclus and Achilles made me want to believe in something beyond myself. The end had me absolutely sobbing, especially the last page. The twists and turns that the characters follow, each truly trying to do their best had me on the edge of my seat. Truly one of the best books I’ve ever read. I wish I could give it more than five stars.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Slavery, Suicide, Pregnancy