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Before I began "The Song of Achilles," I heard I'd be sobbing. I didn't sob, but it certainly has stuck, and I cannot get the ending off my conscience.
Madeline Miller is a classics scholar, which earns her credibility when handling The Iliad. In a world where films like "Troy" exist, naturally I'm a bit skeptical of modern adaptations of any Homeric epic. It also helps to know that there are several different depictions of Achilles and Patroclus out there and the nature of their relationship (Bi ...more
Madeline Miller is a classics scholar, which earns her credibility when handling The Iliad. In a world where films like "Troy" exist, naturally I'm a bit skeptical of modern adaptations of any Homeric epic. It also helps to know that there are several different depictions of Achilles and Patroclus out there and the nature of their relationship (Bi ...more
Enjoyed this just as much as Circe - well, maybe a little bit less. I didn't find the character of Achilles permeable in this one, and then couldn't really believe in his actions towards the end. As with Circe, the ending and action felt a little hurried here, and for somebody who's writing about a lot of battles in ancient Greece, Miller doesn't write especially strong or clear battle scenes. That said, still totally compelling and enjoyable. Definitely recommend.
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Entertaining book. Added conflict to the typical Achilles story.
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