A review by dytiscusfriend
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

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

4.75

I loved this book and I had low expectations to be honest. I grew up living the Iliad and have a lot of feeling about Patroclus and Achilles as a queer boy. This story struck so many important chords for me and was very healing though often painful. I wish the book felt more self-aware about the racialized elements and racism. 
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