A review by mayday_the_cleric
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

adventurous lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I had an enjoyable time reading this. The writing is tender and immersive, which makes for a relaxing read. Patroclus and achilles' relationship is sweet and dreamy, but it also has an undercurrent of darkness and codependency to it, making the characters quite compelling. My favorite character, however, has to be Thetis. She stole the show for me with her mystery and conflicting emotions and motivations. The ending nearly ruined it for me, but I was happy that they got together again and had a sort-of happy/bittersweet ending. Overall, a pretty good experience.
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