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A review by honeyteags
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I have never cried over a book before. Such an enthralling and devastating love story. I am not usually one for history, but the pacing of the story and the historical details blend perfectly. Definitely recommended to everyone.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Infidelity, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal death, Cursing, Homophobia, Self harm, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Medical content, Kidnapping, and Pandemic/Epidemic