Reviews

The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

judenoseinabook's review against another edition

adventurous challenging sad medium-paced

• 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

4.0

An interesting thoughtful read.  A love story and a story of pride and folly.
Brings home again how awful.it would have been to be a woman or poor in ancient times, just viewed as property to be disposed of at the whim of the powerful men.
Petroclus is a real hero in this story.

gkiara23's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

gigiwatson's review against another edition

adventurous emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

ayeitsash_'s review against another edition

emotional inspiring sad medium-paced

• 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

4.0

smsienk's review against another edition

5.0

Love the depth of characters and relationships in this book. I listened to the audio and the narrator was WONDERFUL. Without naming it, Miller unpacks so much about masculinity and heteronormativity through the various relationships she builds and dissects. Fantastic listen.

olivia_isabella's review against another edition

challenging emotional sad

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

I have no words. I can’t possibly write a review right now, have to come back later when I’m done sobbing. 

smlindeman's review against another edition

emotional 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

4.5

arianisosa's review against another edition

adventurous challenging slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.75

jaimelesmots's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful reflective sad slow-paced

• 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

effloress's review against another edition

5.0

There is a biting sweetness to the spear that Miller has delivered straight into my weeping heart. I have been crying for over one hour, now. What a masterpiece.