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A review by seanml
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
medium-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? Yes
4.25
I will always love the story of the Trojan War, and any author that dares to touch upon and find their own stories within. I enjoyed just how not omniscient this narrative was: all we ever got was the view of Patroclus. All characterizations were excellent, the two leads in particular. The final chapters are literary perfection. And yet, as always, Odysseus is still my favorite character. 8.5/10.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual content, Violence, Grief, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Genocide, Gore, Homophobia, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, and Medical content
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Confinement, Infidelity, Slavery, Kidnapping, and Pregnancy