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A review by caitlinspeachyreads
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
adventurous
challenging
tense
fast-paced
- 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? Yes
2.5
I understand why there is such a hype around the genre of book but I struggled to connect with Achilles. Also the constant threat and statements of woman being SA’d really added to made the struggle to enjoy this.
Loved seeing a LGBT+ story being so well regarded. Wish I liked it more!
Loved seeing a LGBT+ story being so well regarded. Wish I liked it more!
Graphic: Animal death, Child death, Death, Gore, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Abandonment