A review by remy_licked_my_book
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
An absolutely gorgeous book that I can't wait to read again and again! I loved the premise of this book, a reimagining of one of the classic tale of one of the greatest heroes of the Trojan War, was sure to be amazing.
Madeline Miller did not disappoint! I loved the dichotomy between Achilles and Petroclus. They make each other better in a way that only true lovers can. There were so many quotes throughout the book that had me catching my breath while listening to a great narration. I can't wait to read this again in paper copy so I can continue to admire the prose for years to come! This is easily one of my favourite books for its beauty that reminds you that great writing is art.
"And perhaps it is the greater grief, after all, to be left on earth when another is gone." -Chiron
"In the darkness two shadows reaching through the hopeless, heavy dusk. Their hands meet and light spills in a food like a hundred golden urns pouring out of the sun" -Madeline Miller
Madeline Miller did not disappoint! I loved the dichotomy between Achilles and Petroclus. They make each other better in a way that only true lovers can. There were so many quotes throughout the book that had me catching my breath while listening to a great narration. I can't wait to read this again in paper copy so I can continue to admire the prose for years to come! This is easily one of my favourite books for its beauty that reminds you that great writing is art.
"And perhaps it is the greater grief, after all, to be left on earth when another is gone." -Chiron
"In the darkness two shadows reaching through the hopeless, heavy dusk. Their hands meet and light spills in a food like a hundred golden urns pouring out of the sun" -Madeline Miller
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Child death, Child abuse, Death, Gore, Grief, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, and Violence
Minor: Rape, Racism, and Religious bigotry