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mangofraiche's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Slavery, Transphobia, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, War, Injury/Injury detail, Classism, and Pandemic/Epidemic
oplu's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Sexual violence, and Violence
Moderate: Ableism, Animal death, Bullying, Gore, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Blood, Kidnapping, Outing, and War
Minor: Pregnancy
chimera_moth's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Death, Self harm, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, Abandonment, War, and Classism
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Religious bigotry, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment
tokiberry's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
⤷ ⭑⭑⭑⭑.𝟱
⋆✴︎˚｡⋆ Those seconds, half seconds, that the line of our gaze connected, were the only moment in my day that I felt anything at all. The sudden swoop of my stomach, the coursing anger. I was like a fish eyeing the hook.
Rounded it off to a 5-star because this is the only book that actually made me break down and cry uncontrollably during the last three chapters because of the pain and despair I felt despite knowing the end was inevitable. The number of highlights and notes in my Kindle is crazy, and not everything is uploaded because, man, I felt some heavy emotions.
Miller’s retelling was fantastic, although certain areas had some criticisms (I'm talking about how they did my girl, Briseis, dirty). But this didn’t take away the stunning storytelling, with it being both beautiful and devastating. I doubt I’ll ever be able to express my thoughts fully, but I plan to reread this book soon, even though it means going through the heartache again.
“He is half of my soul, as the poets say.”
If only our star-crossed lovers never left Pelion... My Roman Empire.
“I do not mean—” I twisted my fingers. “I would still be with you. But I could sleep outside, so it would not be so obvious. I do not need to attend your councils. I—”
“No. The Phthians will not care. And the others can talk all they like. I will still be Aristos Achaion.” Best of the Greeks.
“Your honor could be darkened by it.”
“Then it is darkened.” His jaw shot forward, stubborn. “They are fools if they let my glory rise or fall on this.”
“But Odysseus—”
His eyes, green as spring leaves, met mine. “Patroclus. I have given enough to them. I will not give them this.”
GASPING FOR AIR. YES FIGHT FOR YOUR MAN!
“Have you no more memories?”
I am made of memories.
“Speak, then.”
This scene between Patroclus and Thetis...
⊹ ࣪ In the darkness, two shadows, reaching through the hopeless, heavy dusk. Their hands meet, and light spills in a flood like a hundred golden urns pouring out the sun. ˖
. ݁˖ . ݁
✦ post-read: this story was both beautiful and heart-wrenching 🥹
. ݁₊ ⊹
⟡ pre-read: okay i see this all over tiktok so let's get into it
Graphic: Infidelity, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Kidnapping, Murder, and War
viaanne's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Death, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
newtnewt's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Slavery, Torture, Kidnapping, Murder, Abandonment, and War
unoriginalusername's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
It’s a gorgeously written story about Achilles from Patroclus’ point of view. I admire the author for putting so much love and respect into this story, giving a stellar retelling to a famous story and looking at the relationships from a different perspective. Anyone who’s read anything about Achilles or the Trojan War should know what they’re getting into with this book. The topics are heavy, potentially triggering, and altogether realistic for the setting. That being said, I’m not a fan of Greek tragedy and only enjoyed the book when I was done with it. It’s very emotionally provocative, and it does it well.
Graphic: Death, Sexual violence, Blood, and War
Moderate: Homophobia, Sexism, Sexual assault, Violence, Medical content, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child death, Homophobia, Rape, Vomit, Kidnapping, Murder, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
It’s a Greek tragedy. Idk what else to say, other than it’s going to happen.chaterbox87's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Slavery, and Kidnapping
Minor: Mental illness, Pregnancy, and Pandemic/Epidemic
elija_20's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Death, Gore, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Medical content, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Animal death, Child death, Kidnapping, and Abandonment
cnannery19's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Abandonment, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism