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A wonderful retelling of the story of Patroclus and Achilles and what brings them to the gates of Troy. Agamemnon comes off even worse here than in the Iliad itself...what a creep. Patroclus' back-story is inventively created yet feels true to the Greek originals. It probably helps if you've read the original, but if you haven't, you'll be able to follow the story here and just might be inspired to read Homer.
I enjoyed Miller's "Circe" and couldn't wait to read this book and it didn't disappoint ...more
I enjoyed Miller's "Circe" and couldn't wait to read this book and it didn't disappoint ...more
Jan 07, 2022
Laura Vultaggio
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it was amazing
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This breathtaking novel is a retelling of Homer’s ‘Iliad’ from the perspective of Patroclus. The story follows Patroclus from childhood to his death in the Trojan War. He first meets Achilles when his own father banishes him and sends him to live with Achilles’ father who fosters boys and trains them to become soldiers. The two boys strike up a friendship and eventually become lovers who are inseparable and will do anything for one another. The novel follows their relationship until the very end
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Dec 12, 2019
Katie
marked it as to-read
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Oct 02, 2020
Katie
marked it as to-read
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