A review by imaginefishes
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
adventurous
emotional
sad
slow-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
4.5
i hated the beginning ()
i hated the end ()
this is the (almost) embodiment of a greek tragedy, and would have been so if not for also thetis is annoying
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childhood traumai hated the end (
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pyrrhus was a dick and i’m glad he was killedthis is the (almost) embodiment of a greek tragedy, and would have been so if not for
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the completely idiotic way patroclus dies due to his own hubris against the gods
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, War, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Death, Murder, Classism, Bullying, Grief, and Violence
Moderate: Sexism, Slavery, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Animal death, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Ableism, and Blood
Minor: Homophobia, Infidelity, Sexual violence, and Sexual content