A review by silvern
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny 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

4.75

This retelling was most striking to me in its empathy and humanity. For a story about gods and demigods, in its portrayal it brought the mythical happenings to a human level that I could understand, with the characters' flaws and traits becoming qualities that I recognised in myself and others instead of something extraordinary that lies flat on a page. This story was alive and gripping, and I enjoyed it immensely.