Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

Song of Achilles

Madeline Miller

378 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ literary adventurous emotional sad medium-paced

Description

Achilles, "the best of all the Greeks," son of the cruel sea goddess Thetis and the legendary king Peleus, is strong, swift, and beautiful irresistible to all who meet him. Patroclus is an awkward young prince, exiled from his homeland after an ac...

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Moods

emotional 90%
sad 73%
adventurous 70%
tense 23%
reflective 20%
dark 14%
inspiring 13%
hopeful 12%
challenging 11%
informative 5%
mysterious 4%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 17%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 38% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 35% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.43

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