A review by pjmac
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

adventurous emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

I enjoyed getting to see Achilles and Patroclus's story from Patroclus's view point. I really enjoyed their younger years and the time they spent with Chiron. I wish the story had lingered here longer. The ending didn't move me as much as I thought it would. I had prepared to be bawling, but it didn't hit as hard as I thought it would, maybe because I knew what was coming. Overall, this was an enjoyable read, and I love dipping back into some classic Greek mythos.
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