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The Song of Achilles

Madeline Miller

Start date: March 1, 2021

Finish date: March 31, 2021

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Why we're reading this: This is one of our two runner-ups on the poll for book discussions. This is one of our two optional book …more
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Jul 13, 2021 maz rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favourites

I am absolutely inconsolable after reading this. Miller’s writing is beautiful, emotive and heart-breaking. Undoubtedly one of my favourite books of all time.

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Jun 27, 2023 Kay rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: beautiful-language

3/5 stars

"Name one hero who was happy."

Remind me to not trust booksta when it comes to emotions. This book was overhyped and honestly not something I would ever want to read again. I was promised book that would overwhelm me with tears, move me with its writing, and make me feel giant feelings... but I got none of it. I was, least to say, very disappointed.

I read this in one sitting on a 6hr flight and I was just bored out of my mind. It’s so passively written, there’s only been a few complet ...more

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Aug 11, 2021 Sarahツ rated it really liked it

Shelves: historical

(4/5)
This book was beautifully written. I can understand the hype surrounding it and why so many people enjoyed it. I really loved how it was from Patroclus’ perspective and how the writing style was integrated perfectly with the flow of the story.

Side note:
The sadness that everyone felt upon reading this book left me mostly untouched. I didn’t cry for some reason??

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