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A review by nefellyk
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I know everyone is going crazy about this book, but I didn't find anything that extraordinary about it. Don't get me wrong, it was a nice book, I liked it but I didn't connect deeply with the characters, nor was I moved by the plot. ( Maybe it's because I've read the Iliad before?).
I loved the idea of Patroclus and Achilles being lovers, but their relationship was barely there. I would love to "watch" their relationship grow and move from friends to lovers but the only thing a got was Patroclus admiring Achille's beauty with different vocabulary used each time.
Overall, it's a nice light read. I wish the characters' feelings and thoughts were more thoughtfully described, but I will not say it was a bad book. I guess if you have no experience with Greek mythology and want a tiny taste of it, you should check it out.
I loved the idea of Patroclus and Achilles being lovers, but their relationship was barely there. I would love to "watch" their relationship grow and move from friends to lovers but the only thing a got was Patroclus admiring Achille's beauty with different vocabulary used each time.
Overall, it's a nice light read. I wish the characters' feelings and thoughts were more thoughtfully described, but I will not say it was a bad book. I guess if you have no experience with Greek mythology and want a tiny taste of it, you should check it out.