A review by readingatbedtime
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
adventurous
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
4.5 🌟 I am not a huge fan of the gay lovers in a novel but I felt like this was really well done. It had the romance but not in your face about it. It had the action, the war, and the blood but not so much that it made you sick. It had the Greek mythology all while creating a new world in and of itself.Â
I can’t say that I loved this as much as others did but what I did love was the story telling. The author made this into a fantastic story with the world building and the dialogue and all of the above. I was told that this book should be absolutely taught in school. I’m not so sure about this being a whole class type of novel but could definitely see during high school Greek mythology as a book club choice.Â
Overall, it was a great book. I don’t think our main character should have been with Achilles. Achilles did NOT deserve our main man!!!Â
I can’t say that I loved this as much as others did but what I did love was the story telling. The author made this into a fantastic story with the world building and the dialogue and all of the above. I was told that this book should be absolutely taught in school. I’m not so sure about this being a whole class type of novel but could definitely see during high school Greek mythology as a book club choice.Â
Overall, it was a great book. I don’t think our main character should have been with Achilles. Achilles did NOT deserve our main man!!!Â