A review by ridesthesun
The Song of Achilles, by Madeline Miller
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Excuse me I'm broken it's FINE.
I didn't know a lot about this part of Greek mythology, or these characters specifically, but I did know it ended tragically. AND BOY DID IT. But so so beautifully too.
The simple, brutal prose in this book is so well done. I want to protect Patroclus forever and ever thank you very much.
I didn't know a lot about this part of Greek mythology, or these characters specifically, but I did know it ended tragically. AND BOY DID IT. But so so beautifully too.
The simple, brutal prose in this book is so well done. I want to protect Patroclus forever and ever thank you very much.
Graphic: Animal death, Blood, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Rape, Sexual assault, and War
Moderate: Blood, Homophobia, Vomit, Trafficking, Suicidal thoughts, Stalking, and Sexual violence