A review by sphinxy
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

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

5.0

Absolutely beautiful retelling of the story of Achilles. Although it strays slightly from the original myth, it's still an emotional roller coaster worth riding! Even if you're not well versed in Greek mythology, this book does a fantastic job of outlining the main plot of the original myth.
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