A review by hatchtag
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

emotional reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I am honestly surprised I ended up rating this 5 stars, only because it took me so long to really get into it. But after I finished, I can't think of a legiti ate fault I had with this book. I think it was a mood thing, especially knowing the story of Achilles. When fall turned to summer...I couldn't put it down. The writing is absolutely, heartbreakingly beautiful. Reading this book was like wrapping myself in a warm blanket and giving myself a chance to feel some emotions I had stored up - not something I would expect of a book. Side note: I have a degree in Classics and was worried this retelling would feel gimmicky or distractingly off but it **wasn't** at all! I love the retelling, the liberties taken but the clear attention to the source framework, the way the characters moved through life as people and not necessarily heroes. 10/10 would recommend....to certain friends and in certain seasons (or seasons of life).
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