A review by talyara
The Song of Achilles, by Madeline Miller
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I went into this book already knowing the story of the Iliad, thinking I was prepared for the ending and I'd just be reading a cute romantic retelling. I was absolutely not prepared, in the best way possible.
I absolutely fell in love with these characters and their love story, to the point where I was crying throughout the last two chapters. The writing is gorgeous, the foreshadowing hurts in the best way possible.
Overall just a beautifully executed book.
I absolutely fell in love with these characters and their love story, to the point where I was crying throughout the last two chapters. The writing is gorgeous, the foreshadowing hurts in the best way possible.
Overall just a beautifully executed book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Violence, War, Rape, Animal death, Blood, Death, Grief, Injury/injury detail, and Slavery
Minor: Abandonment, Classism, Medical content, Mental illness, Murder, Bullying, Cursing, Death of parent, Pedophilia, Self harm, Sexual violence, Body shaming, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Infidelity, Kidnapping, Pregnancy, and Sexual content