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A review by talyara
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I went into this book already knowing the story of the Iliad, thinking I was prepared for the ending and I'd just be reading a cute romantic retelling. I was absolutely not prepared, in the best way possible.
I absolutely fell in love with these characters and their love story, to the point where I was crying throughout the last two chapters. The writing is gorgeous, the foreshadowing hurts in the best way possible.
Overall just a beautifully executed book.
I absolutely fell in love with these characters and their love story, to the point where I was crying throughout the last two chapters. The writing is gorgeous, the foreshadowing hurts in the best way possible.
Overall just a beautifully executed book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Death, Rape, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Grief, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Infidelity, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Self harm, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Medical content, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Classism