A review by thebankofbooks
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

adventurous emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I know this book is like marmite for some, but I adored it. I went in with very little knowledge of greek mythology, and whilst I struggled a little with names, this wasn’t a major issue. The story was beautiful, and the characters were incredibly strong. Warning: you may need tissues.
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