A review by chavborromeo
The Song of Achilles, by Madeline Miller
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
“Name one hero who was happy.”
This book broke me. Patroclus death does not sink it yet but when Achilles weep and asked his mother if she can bring him back to life thats when I started crying😭. He doesn't deserve that. If only Achilles wasn't that petty.
At first, I found this story boring probably because the narrator was a bit boring. He doesn't have any personality aside from the fact that he love this beautiful boy until the end. But then scenes became interesting and exciting. I just need to forget that "one sex scene" never happen. Like what the hell??? What's happening?
“Go,” she says. “He waits for you.”
Who would have thought that the one who hated Patroclus when he was still alive was also the one who gave his peace and finally reunited him with his beloved? I love that scene so much. I'm sad it ended that way but at least they still together at after life. 🙁
This book broke me. Patroclus death does not sink it yet but when Achilles weep and asked his mother if she can bring him back to life thats when I started crying😭. He doesn't deserve that. If only Achilles wasn't that petty.
At first, I found this story boring probably because the narrator was a bit boring. He doesn't have any personality aside from the fact that he love this beautiful boy until the end. But then scenes became interesting and exciting. I just need to forget that "one sex scene" never happen. Like what the hell??? What's happening?
“Go,” she says. “He waits for you.”
Who would have thought that the one who hated Patroclus when he was still alive was also the one who gave his peace and finally reunited him with his beloved? I love that scene so much. I'm sad it ended that way but at least they still together at after life. 🙁
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual assault, Slavery, War, Misogyny, Torture, Rape, and Violence