The Song of Achilles by Madeline MillerMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
A really interesting take on a well known story, The Song of Achilles tells the tale of Achilles from the perspective of his best friend and love Patroclus.
The cadence that it is written in can be a bit difficult to get into, however does echo the tone of the Greek classics. It's also helpful, but not necessary to have some kind of basic knowledge of Greek myths, gods, and epics to really understand what it going on in the larger story.
The love story between the two main characters is a little difficult to deal with as you know what's going to happen in the end and it's like watching a train coming down the tracks towards them and you can't do anything about it. Their love is desperate and deep, both their strength and greatest weakness.
I really liked getting to known more about Patroclus, and the discussion of what really makes a person the greatest and worthy of fame and honor. The book and story is pretty intense so I suggest having something lighter at had to take breaks with.
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