A review by 3tinscant
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

adventurous emotional hopeful tense medium-paced

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

5.0

I truly, truly loved this book. There would be times where I'm reading it before bed, except when I actually have to go to sleep I can't put it down. I felt like I had to know what was going on, what would happen next. When I finished it, I literally let out an audible groan and confessed to my dad that sometimes I hate reading (as a joke of course but it may as well be true after reading this). I loved the way Greek mythology was played out here, and how I hated the antagonists and had nothing but love for Achilles and Patroclus. I didn't cry, as I thought I would, but that doesn't mean I wasn't still moved. I just want to read all over again and feel everything for the first time.