Review by rubybastille - The Song of Achilles

rubybastille 's review for:

The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

4.25

adventurous challenging dark emotional sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I went into this book with no expectations having recently read Circe. It’s a lovely and tragic transformation of the Iliad into a gorgeous romantic drama, following Pactroclus’ POV as his childhood friend-turned-lover becomes wrapped up in the machinations of the gods.

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