A review by theliterarylair
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

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

2.5

I almost DNF'd this a few times, and I regret not doing so early on.

It's a story I've heard a hundred times, and, besides developing a *bit* of sympathy for Patroclus, I didn't get anything new from this version. I'm just kind of over hearing stories about white men treating women like objects and starting wars for nothing more than bragging rights. 

I'm adding the .5 because I enjoyed Miller's writing style. I'll most likely give her another read at some point.
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