A review by ciarammeyer
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

adventurous emotional tense 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

5.0

re read. i. love. this. book. i loved it the first time around, and i still love it today. madeline miller breathes fresh air into the same tired tale, making a familiar story feel brand new. the characters are layered and complex, the plot is not always linear, but easy to follow. you get immersed in the song of achilles, it’s a book that makes you believe Homer and Vergil must’ve seen it all first hand—it makes you believe. miller stays true to the original myths, but adds such a unique flair. this book is not overrated—it’s not underrated either—it is perfectly rated. it deserves every accolade, every tear shed, every re read. it deserves everything.
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