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annmariespilinek 's review for:
The Song of Achilles
by Madeline Miller
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The legends of Achilles were not new to me but this modern retelling was an exciting read. Told from the perspective of his close companion Patroclus, the Greek hero Achilles is given humanity not just wartime honor and there is an emotional depth to the story not always found in historical accounts. I greatly enjoyed this fiction and that it stayed true to Homer’s work in leading us to the conclusion that our greatest vulnerabilities come from the heart.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Medical content, War, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal death, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Gore, Homophobia, Misogyny, Blood, Grief, Abandonment