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A review by gh2mi
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A genuinely fantastic romance that hooked me from the first chapter and refused to leave my thoughts until I could listen to more. Great for pretty much everyone, especially older Greek mythology nerds of the Rick Riordan era and of course romance lovers.
Do note that this book contains fairly graphic descriptions of sexual content and violence, so if that isn't your thing or you're looking for a book for younger audiences, you may want to hold off on this one.
Do note that this book contains fairly graphic descriptions of sexual content and violence, so if that isn't your thing or you're looking for a book for younger audiences, you may want to hold off on this one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Homophobia, Infidelity, Sexism, Sexual content, Violence, Grief, and Cultural appropriation
Moderate: Rape, Blood, and War
This book contains fairly graphic descriptions of sexual content and violence, so if that isn't your thing or you're looking for a book for younger audiences, you should probably skip this for now.