A review by thesongofgrace
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

dark emotional hopeful relaxing sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I never cry at books or movies. This made me shed a few tears, which is a substantial achievement. But more than that, I will forever be in awe at how Madeline Miller writes. It's beautiful and detailed and endlessly creative. I have seen so many authors attempt to write like Miller, but they fall so short and end up sounding pretentious or unnecessary flowery.

This books is definitely a roller coast, in my opinion. I don't know how I will recover.
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