A review by judenoseinabook
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

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

4.0

An interesting thoughtful read.  A love story and a story of pride and folly.
Brings home again how awful.it would have been to be a woman or poor in ancient times, just viewed as property to be disposed of at the whim of the powerful men.
Petroclus is a real hero in this story.