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A review by waytoomanybooks
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Oh, what can I possibly say that hasn’t already been said!? It’s stunning. It’s gorgeous. It’s one of the best books I’ve ever read. I couldn’t ask for a better novel or Greek mythology adaptation. I’m truly speechless. The text speaks for itself!
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Rape, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Abandonment, and War
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, Emotional abuse, Gore, and Injury/Injury detail