A review by 2003seigfried
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

adventurous emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

To me, this is the definitive modern tragedy. I don’t think I’ve ever read a better retelling of Greek mythology. I love how Shakespearean it felt, and I’m only disappointed it took this long to finish.