A review by therainbowshelf
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
My thoughts ๐ญ: Here we have another book I picked up partly because of #RainbowCrateBookBox. I don't always enjoy retellings of Greek myths (I'm not sure why, since I love Greek mythology), but I really enjoyed this one. I liked the characters and narration throughout. This book also wins in a category it invented: most romantic, sweet, passionate, lyrical, and surprisingly non-explicit sex scene.ย
๐ The gist ๐: When Patroclus is exiled by his father, Achilles claims him as his companion. Their lives become deeply intertwined as they battle destiny (and Trojans)
๐Representation๐: mlm mc, Greek mythology and characters
๐ For readers looking for ๐: adaptations of Greek mythology, compelling character dynamics, outsmarting gods, a developing relationship that feels earned, war
๐ The gist ๐: When Patroclus is exiled by his father, Achilles claims him as his companion. Their lives become deeply intertwined as they battle destiny (and Trojans)
๐Representation๐: mlm mc, Greek mythology and characters
๐ For readers looking for ๐: adaptations of Greek mythology, compelling character dynamics, outsmarting gods, a developing relationship that feels earned, war
Content Warnings
Graphic: Slavery, Abandonment, War, Xenophobia, Violence, Gore, Grief, Death, Child death, and Murder
Moderate: Rape and Child abuse
Minor: Sexual violence and Sexual content