Madeline MillerLiterary Fiction · Historical Fiction·b. 1978
The Song of Achilles
Synopsis
Discover the legendary tale of Achilles, the greatest warrior of the Greeks, through the eyes of his devoted companion, Patroclus. Exiled from his homeland, Patroclus finds an unlikely bond with the demigod Achilles, their connection deepening amidst the brutal realities of the Trojan War. This retelling offers a fresh perspective on a timeless story of love, war, and destiny.
How it reads
- You've crushed my heart like a walnut #SongOfAchilles "I could recognize him by touch alone, by smell; I would know him blind, by the way, his breaths came and his feet struck the earth. I would know him in death, at the end of the world." Who knew I'd love mythology? 😳 A First (Greek) mythology retelling I've read, and #MadelineMiller did justice to Prince Patroclus and Achilles, telling this tale with its intriguing details. This book drugged a hole in my heart and the ache I got from it is indescribable. I don't think it'd leave anytime soon. I find it difficult to fully put into words books that had my emotions spiraling out of control. All am gonna say is: if mythology/retelling is your jam, you should check this out if you haven't yet. Oh, the audiobook version is INCREDIBLE! '' And perhaps it is the greater grief, after all, to be left on earth when another is gone.''
- <div>I get why Madeline Miller is so popular... I really do. Her prose is undoubtedly beautiful, and I thoroughly enjoyed this specific telling of Patroclus and Achilles's story. That said, I'm starting to realize her writing style just might not be for me. Both Circe and this book share that same, deliberate pace: beautiful, but slow. It was a very good read, but not one I feel compelled to go nuts over.<br><br>Still, even with my reservations, the power of that ending is undeniable. You see the tragedy coming from a mile away, you've known how it ends for centuries... but man, it still hits like a ton of bricks when it arrives. It's a testament to the emotional core she builds. For me, it's a solid three-star experience—respectful, even admiring, but ultimately not a perfect match.</div>
- This was by far the most tender, caring, and heartwarming love story I've ever read about. It makes me want to be loved the way Patroclus loved Achilles. That dedication, that loyalty , was really so satisfying. The writing was poetic, and it really made me fall in love with the book even more to begin with. The ending didn't do it for me, though. That's the thing with overhyped books we dive into them with a lot of expectations, We end up disappointing ourselves. I really wanted it to end differently, but it's the last line that kinda made it up for me. Therefore, I won't complain. Also, I was waiting for an emotional breakdown and sobbing being the baby crier I am, but that too didn't do it for me, so 4 stars would do just fine.
- <div>Dieses Buch war richtig richtig gut 😄 Bis sie bei Cheiron waren, war ich noch nicht so ganz überzeugt, aber ab dann wurde es mega und zum Schluss hin sogar noch richtig spannend 😄<br>Das Ende war aber echt traurig und es hätte vermieden werden können 😩😢<br>Ich muss allerdings sagen, dass der schöne Schreibstil von Madeline Miller in der deutschen Übersetzung leider oft nicht so gut rüberkommt, manchmal schon, aber oft leider nicht 🙁 <br>Aber trotzdem ein super Buch und ich werde es bestimmt nochmal lesen 😄</div>
- I don't know why the first time i read this (8 years ago) didn't like it that much, but now i just loved it! Maybe it's more of a 4-star for me, but right now I'm so sad and emotional over this book that I'm just gonna give it a 5-star!
- Energetic, vivid and extremely honest. A perfectly antiquarian rendition of a modern understanding of the ancient epic. Beautifully enchanting and fearful. Probably rivals Homer in retelling of the immortal legend.
- LOVED this book, adored the friendship/romance between Patroclus and Achilles. This book broke my heart. Couldn’t read it fast enough and it made me fall in love with reading again!
- <div>Ich liebe dieses Buch sooo sehr 😭😭😭 Es hat sich angefühlt, wie als würde man einen Film anschauen. Ich werde dieses Buch niemals vergessen!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️</div>
- <div>me ha hecho llorar, terrorismo emocional, se viene tatuaje </div>
- I am a wreck. I knew what was going to happen, and I'm still a wreck.
- Ugh. My heart hearts. Achilles x Patroclus until my dying breath.
- Can someone give Patroclus a hug from me 🥹
- Si no te gusta este libro, sos homofobico.