The Song Of Achilles by Madeline Miller
The Song Of Achilles
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Madeline Miller
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The Song Of Achilles

Madeline Miller

402 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ literary adventurous emotional sad medium-paced

Description

Patroclus, an awkward young prince, has been exiled to the kingdom of Phthia. Here he is just another unwanted boy living in the shadow of King Peleus and his golden son, Achilles. Yet one day, Achilles takes the shamed prince under his wing. As t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 178,045 reviews

Moods

emotional 90%
sad 72%
adventurous 70%
tense 24%
reflective 20%
dark 15%
inspiring 13%
hopeful 12%
challenging 11%
informative 5%
mysterious 4%
lighthearted 3%
funny 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 67%
fast 17%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 38% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.41

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