A review by bluminth
The Song of Achilles, by Madeline Miller
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
I usually go in blind when reading a book except for this one. I was actually excited how the story would go because I was promised pain but I didn't really feel anything at all. The way it ended is good but I feel like
I was about to give it 3 stars but I'll give it justice because it was well written and I loved the characters.
Spoiler
Patroclus' death was rushed in a way.I was about to give it 3 stars but I'll give it justice because it was well written and I loved the characters.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Domestic abuse, Grief, Homophobia, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Slavery, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Domestic abuse and Gaslighting