A review by knoseal
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

adventurous challenging emotional sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Not a book I thought I’d like, but it was beautifully written and the entire last act had me crying from the depths of my soul. I didn’t understand why
Patroclus loved Achilles so much, but the story made you lose yourself in his adoration and love.
It was hard to read of how women were treated but at least they were not terribly graphic. 
When
Briseis called Patroclus the best of them all and we knew for certain he would die, it broke my heart.
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