A review by pagesfromhome
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

adventurous emotional reflective sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I didn’t think I’d end up giving this one 5 stars because I had a hard time staying invested in the first half, but about halfway through I found myself sitting on the couch until I’d read it all.

All of the hype is well deserved and I plan to read as many books as Miller will put out. Incredible characters (although they get overwhelming at time) and so much depth to the story. I’d take reading this over some of the classics any day. 
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