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"... They never let you be famous AND happy." He lifted an eyebrow. "I'll tell you a secret."
"Tell me." I loved it when he was like this.
"I'm going to be the first." He took my palm and held it to his. "Swear it."
"Why me?"
"Because you're the reason. Swear it."
"I swear it," I said, lost in the high color of his cheeks, the flame in his eyes.
"I swear it," he echoed.
Oh dear boy, you do not know what your future holds....
This is exquisite beautiful genius.
Madeline Miller is the Chris Evans of ...more
I don’t think I loved it as much as some people... it had a bit of a YA feel to me... but ultimately very entertaining.
I loved this book so, so much. I love all (good) versions of The Iliad, and this one was fantastic. The development of Achilles and Patroclus as romantic partners was so well done... I got pulled into the story and couldn't get out. Even knowing how it was going to end didn't dampen the story for me.
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Jun 23, 2019
Corinne
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it was amazing
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This is my second time reading Song of Achilles. I generally don’t reread books, but I’m sure I’ll revisit this novel many more times. My pandemic brain needed to revisit a story I know well—I love the Greek myths—and can just fall into. What a beautiful version of the Iliad.
Jun 13, 2019
Jen Hubbard
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really liked it
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If I hadn’t read Circe first I think this book would’ve blown me away. I love that both books give life to characters overlooked in mythology. It’s a great read, but it didn’t grab me like Circe.
A clever retelling of the Iliad from the perspective of Patroclus. Quick, fun, escapist read.
May 26, 2018
Loretta
marked it as to-read
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Apr 19, 2019
Chloe
marked it as to-read
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Mar 19, 2023
Cass Sadek
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really liked it
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