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A review by megafish
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
4.0
I expected this to break my heart and it didn't (probably because it is a retelling of a story I already knew). However, this was still a very well written, beautifully crafted novel. I adored the character progression and the detailed research.
Graphic: Slavery and Infidelity
Moderate: Death, Violence, Rape, Kidnapping, and Alcoholism
Minor: Sexual content, Pregnancy, and Pedophilia