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A review by inlaraland
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
4.0
I've heard so many things about The Song of Achilles, but I have been putting off this book because this particular myth has been told time and time again. However, Circe was one of my favorite books that I read in 2021 so I knew that I wanted to finish reading The Song of Achilles this year.
I can happily say that I also enjoyed this story! I loved that the perspective was told through Patroclus' eyes, and it focuses heavily on the love and sacred bond he shared with Achilles. There were so many lines that I wanted to highlight that blew me away. I always appreciate that Madeline Miller breaths personality and life into these characters that we are so familiar with. The emotion is felt through all the imagery and with every piece of dialogue. There were parts that sent shivers down my spine, and the tragic moments struck deeply.
My only criticism is that I did find the pacing of this story to be slow. There were parts of the plot that I felt dragged, but it was interwoven with really interesting stories at the same time. In comparison, I thought Circe was much more refined as a story but I still think The Song of Achilles is worth the read.
Knowing that Persephone will be the next myth she tackles, I can honestly say that I am eagerly anticipating her third book! I know for a fact that she will do justice to one of my favorite Greek myths, and I so look forward to reading her next book!
I can happily say that I also enjoyed this story! I loved that the perspective was told through Patroclus' eyes, and it focuses heavily on the love and sacred bond he shared with Achilles. There were so many lines that I wanted to highlight that blew me away. I always appreciate that Madeline Miller breaths personality and life into these characters that we are so familiar with. The emotion is felt through all the imagery and with every piece of dialogue. There were parts that sent shivers down my spine, and the tragic moments struck deeply.
My only criticism is that I did find the pacing of this story to be slow. There were parts of the plot that I felt dragged, but it was interwoven with really interesting stories at the same time. In comparison, I thought Circe was much more refined as a story but I still think The Song of Achilles is worth the read.
Knowing that Persephone will be the next myth she tackles, I can honestly say that I am eagerly anticipating her third book! I know for a fact that she will do justice to one of my favorite Greek myths, and I so look forward to reading her next book!