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A review by bg_oseman_fan
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
adventurous
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Even knowing the story of Patroclus and Achilles in broad strokes, i was gripped by the incredible storytelling. The role of legacy and memory in the story was done exceptionally well. the roots of the story shone in a retelling with modern sensibilities intertwined with in. This work is an incredible achievement in writing and adapting a story that for many exists only as a footnote in the large story of the trojan war.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Self harm, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Homophobia, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexual content, Slavery, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, and Classism
Minor: Mental illness, Rape, Sexual violence, Xenophobia, Cannibalism, and Abandonment