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A review by hali
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
...it lives up to the hype. the impossible hype that i rolled my eyes at and thought to myself, no way it's that good. it is! if you enjoy greek myth and retellings this is the book for you. if you want to read a book that plays with the narrative, this is the book for you. if you want to read about a sweeping romance and fierce, passionate love, this is the book for you.
this is a retelling of the iliad, yes, but only the parts that are important to a certain someone. for the sake of something. it still contains the intervention of the Gods and horrible bloodshed but it's the perspective that matters. the who and the why.
this is a retelling of the iliad, yes, but only the parts that are important to a certain someone. for the sake of something. it still contains the intervention of the Gods and horrible bloodshed but it's the perspective that matters. the who and the why.