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A review by thebankofbooks
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
adventurous
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I know this book is like marmite for some, but I adored it. I went in with very little knowledge of greek mythology, and whilst I struggled a little with names, this wasn’t a major issue. The story was beautiful, and the characters were incredibly strong. Warning: you may need tissues.
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Blood, Grief, Murder, and War