The Song of Achilles

by Madeline Miller

Hardcover, 416 pages

English language

Published Nov. 7, 2012 by Ecco Press.

ISBN:: 978-0-06-206061-7
OCLC Number:: 773303923

(7 reviews)

Achilles, "the best of all the Greeks," son of the cruel sea goddess Thetis and the legendary king Peleus, is strong, swift, and beautiful, irresistible to all who meet him. Patroclus is an awkward young prince, exiled from his homeland after an act of shocking violence. Brought together by chance, they forge an inseparable bond, despite risking the gods' wrath.

They are trained by the centaur Chiron in the arts of war and medicine, but when word comes that Helen of Sparta has been kidnapped, all the heroes of Greece are called upon to lay siege to Troy in her name. Seduced by the promise of a glorious destiny, Achilles joins their cause, and torn between love and fear for his friend, Patroclus follows. Little do they know that the cruel Fates will test them both as never before and demand a terrible sacrifice.

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AmyBouquine reviewed The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

Incroyable 😍

5 stars

Ce livre est une véritable coup de coeur. J'avais très peur de le commencer à cause des avis très contradictoire que j'avais entendu sur ce livre. Mais Ouah je n'ai absolument pas était déçu.

Tout d'abord je trouve le style d'écriture de l'autrice absolument incroyable. Je trouve le livre très agréable à lire. Et elle a su parfaitement trouver une bonne balance entre les moments d'actions de la guerre et l'histoire d'amour entre les personnages principaux.

Maintenant pour l'histoire. J'ai beaucoup aimé cette écriture de la mythologie ou l'auteur n'embelli pas ce qui ce passe. J'ai beaucoup aimé que tous les personnages (principaux ou secondaires) soit réaliste avec chacun des qualités et des défaut qui font que personne n'est parfait.

Ce livre m'a fait passer par tellement d'émotion, que ce soit la joie, la colère, l'agacement parfois, et la tristesse.

Wild Woila reviewed The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

A tragedy of narcissistic proportions.

4 stars

A tragedy of narcissistic proportions. Nicely written & well paced. Feels real without losing its mythic aura.

Reading time 3 days, 123 pages/day

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Verglas reviewed The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

Wonderful romantic interpretation of the Iliad

4 stars

This is a really lovely (re-)interpretation of the Iliad through the lens of romance writing. I really enjoy how the author has made the characters come to life in an unexpected way. Really easy and stress-free read. Absolutely recommend this book.