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The Song of Achilles
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Deanna M
Dec 04, 2019 rated it really liked it
Based on Achilles from Greek mythology. Told from patroclus’s point of view. It’s pretty okay. They’re lovers and it’s cute.
Amanda
Fall 2021 (September);
~ San Antonio Library Book Club

This one and the next one (also, by Miller) are going to run together a little because I read them so quickly back to back. I found myself quite surprised this book was from the point of view of Patroclus, but it made so much sense truly. Who better was there to tell the true tale of Achilles, from beginning to end, all the best and the worst in as honest could be taken, while having the open eyes but still loving the man/demi-god.

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