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A review by ciarammeyer
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
re read. i. love. this. book. i loved it the first time around, and i still love it today. madeline miller breathes fresh air into the same tired tale, making a familiar story feel brand new. the characters are layered and complex, the plot is not always linear, but easy to follow. you get immersed in the song of achilles, it’s a book that makes you believe Homer and Vergil must’ve seen it all first hand—it makes you believe. miller stays true to the original myths, but adds such a unique flair. this book is not overrated—it’s not underrated either—it is perfectly rated. it deserves every accolade, every tear shed, every re read. it deserves everything.
Graphic: Rape, Sexual violence, and War
Moderate: Medical content, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail