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A review by teagstime
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
adventurous
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Absolutely gorgeous book. I've been crying for 30 minutes over the ending 💔 I came into this book half-expecting it to be overhyped, because I've heard SO much praise, but honestly I loved every minute of it.
What an impeccable exploration of the development of Achilles and Patroclus' relationship! I adored the characterizations of them both, and found myself more charmed by the two of them than I ever expected to be. They mean... so much to me. I cried so many times throughout this book- from both happiness for them, and in grief.
This book is also incredibly well-written; everything read and flowed on the pages perfectly, like even casual descriptions of things were poetic and beautiful. Idk what sort of magic Madeline Miller puts in her writing but I was eating it up!!! Her writing style is just absolutely lovely. One of my favorites, now.
Actually this book is one of my favorites in general now! So so glad to have finally read & got my heart broken by it 💖
What an impeccable exploration of the development of Achilles and Patroclus' relationship! I adored the characterizations of them both, and found myself more charmed by the two of them than I ever expected to be. They mean... so much to me. I cried so many times throughout this book- from both happiness for them, and in grief.
This book is also incredibly well-written; everything read and flowed on the pages perfectly, like even casual descriptions of things were poetic and beautiful. Idk what sort of magic Madeline Miller puts in her writing but I was eating it up!!! Her writing style is just absolutely lovely. One of my favorites, now.
Actually this book is one of my favorites in general now! So so glad to have finally read & got my heart broken by it 💖
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Gore, Blood, Grief, War, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Infidelity, Rape, Sexual assault, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Medical content
Minor: Domestic abuse, Death of parent