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A review by mlinder18
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
A retelling of a classic Greek mythology story involving Achilles and Patroclus.
It was a slow start for me. I was truly thrown by the narration being from Patroclus's POV, however after about 30% of the book passed I adjusted and really emerged myself. I enjoy mythology and this was an angle I never expected. Nothing in this book shocked me, however, I was still ripped in two by the end.
Beautiful, heartbreaking and tragic. Bring your tissues to this one!
It was a slow start for me. I was truly thrown by the narration being from Patroclus's POV, however after about 30% of the book passed I adjusted and really emerged myself. I enjoy mythology and this was an angle I never expected. Nothing in this book shocked me, however, I was still ripped in two by the end.
Beautiful, heartbreaking and tragic. Bring your tissues to this one!