Reviews

The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

fabricejoelle's review against another edition

emotional sad medium-paced

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

3.5

It took me a while to finish. It was my first book in that genre and style and I am not much into greek mythology. The book covers a big time span, so a lot is happening, which was at times a bit overwhelming. The characters are beautifully written and lovable and I did shed some tears at the end despite that the book didn’t catch me as much as I hoped for. 

thejuu's review against another edition

4.0

Patroclus

anthro_optimist's review against another edition

adventurous emotional sad medium-paced

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

5.0

Song of Achilles is one of the most beautifully written books I have read in a long time.  Madeleine Miller is a master of retelling stories that have been told thousands of times in a new and interesting way.  The way that she writes the love between Patroclus and Achilles will leave readers breathless and with their hearts shattered, but without one ounce of regret for having read their story.  Miller gives the reader the story of the Iliad told from a perspective few have likely considered before and showcases the struggle between loving someone with your entire soul while wanting something that love cannot provide.  Though readers will likely be left in tears they will find that, despite everything, there is, in the words of Patroclus, "nothing to forgive." 

elly_young's review against another edition

5.0

My heart is broken, my head is pounding from crying. Beautifully written. I HATE Pyrrhus with a passion.

apsiskaiciusugne's review against another edition

5.0

myliu sita knyga ziauriai gera, as myliu graiku mitologija. istorija ziauriai itraukia, veikejai idomus, taip letai grauzia, edgina, kur vietas rereadinau nes nu pizdiec, labai man idomi wow wow 

endlesspocket's review against another edition

adventurous emotional fast-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

emanuele_zanellato's review against another edition

emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

noblecharley's review against another edition

adventurous emotional sad medium-paced

• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

sarahrogers1's review against another edition

4.0

loved the writing
characters that aren’t 1 dimensional

brittbober's review against another edition

5.0

ABSOLUTELY LOVED. If I could give this book a million stars, I would. Seriously one of the best books I have read, and I would re-read again and again! Beautiful & heart wrenching.