The Song of Achilles Book Reviews

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Beautiful. This book was the best book I've ever read ❤️. I honestly prayed to Achilles one night and a week later meet my Boyfriend of 2 years now. I will always have a strong connection towards and amazing written book!

A Must Read!!. Not for the light hearted of people. A book that takes an old story and makes it live anew. This book was one that seized every sense and emotion inside of me. I felt joy, love, anger and most of all sadness.The book is a masterpiece if not anything.

Breathtaking. The emotions that are portrayed through the words reached my heart. It’s beautiful. Really well written. 10/10 will recommend

My new obsession. I haven’t read a good romance book in years and then I found “song of Achilles”. I have been searching for a book that makes me feel even remotely to how this book left me. It’s a romance that goes past base desires and is almost poetic in the way that the author tells their story. There were a few scenes that felt unnecessary, but that is my only complaint. This was the book that reignited my love of reading and I highly suggest it.

Love it. Best book I’ve ever read

Dilynne b.. I don’t know how to explain it, I have never felt such strong feeling about a book before. I feel so emotionally attached to all the characters in some special way and I love them like they are my own family. When it was over I sobbed because I didn’t want it to be over. I wish I could read it for the first time again. I love this book and it will forever hold a special place in my heart and I hope people can feel the same amount of love and appreciation I have for this book. I also have to add that the way she words everything really makes a picture in my head I can imagine, i. An smell, hear, and feel everything, she describes everything so beautifully.

Impossible to put down. The recommendations to book this were spot on. I found myself reading at any opportunity despite being somewhat of a light reader. Definitely a must-read! 10/10

At a loss for words. I have no words that can accurately describe the profound effect this book had on me. Truly marvelous.

captivating, beautiful retelling. Madeline Miller delivers a divine, heart-wrenching telling of the famous Greek myth. I was skeptical coming in, seeing how popular and hyped up the book has become, but this novel pulls you in from the beginning and does not let go. The story of Patroclus and Achilles is told in a whole new light and takes readers on a beautiful, unforgettable journey. I finished this book only yesterday and already wish I could experience it again for the first time. Miller’s artistic storytelling is nothing short of perfection, and although we know the tragic ending we can’t help but come along for the ride.

Creative and Fun, but Fast!. I loved the author’s retelling of a classic myth. It included fresh elements of love, internal conflict, and action. Patroclus was a relatable character given his difficult upbringing, internal conflicts, and longing for an “unattainable” lover like Achilles. Skipping through years in the middle of chapters felt like the story was rushed. The author could have included more detail in the events with Chiron and the boys. They learned so much from him, and I don’t know if it was fully revealed to the reader. I wonder if it would have been valuable to create whole books dedicated to the lives of Patroclus and Achilles separately, then together leading into the war.

LOVED IT. The pace of the book was consistent and also had you hooked into where the story was taking you!!!

Oh my god?. Oh my god?

Absolutely loved. I could not put this down when I started. A great twist on the Greek story everyone has heard it wasn’t drawn out and it was wonderfully written

Stunning. I’m certainly going to read it again.

Excellent. I have forgotten most of my mythology but this was a wonderful refresher. It’s an interesting look on Achilles. My book club read and most enjoyed it.

P&A. Wore my heart on my sleeve the whole time, it was such a beautiful love story and the fatal ending is what brakes me into pieces.🫠

Amazing. I could not put this good down. An enduring love story.

I was really wanting to like this…. until it turned into gay porn. I love mythology and love historical romance stories but this was not what I thought I would be reading.

W O W. Oh My Zeus… this book is everything.

Beautifully written. Beautifully written love story between Achilles and Patroclus.

Beautiful and Heartbreaking. The prose is fantastic and the story heartfelt and tragic.

searingly beautiful. just read it and weep

my “roman empire”. I was gifted this book for my birthday in 5 years ago and DEVOURED it. Since then I’ve read it 5 times, bought 2 covers, and have heavily annotated my copy. (I even took it to the bottom of the Grand Canyon for a month long expedition!!). As someone who LOVES greek mythology and was heavily closeted and insecure about my sexuality, seeing this romantic and comfortably queer take on this story was incredibly important to me. This book is beautifully written and tragically poetic.

WOWOWOOWOW. Most amazing book ever! The writing is extremely beautiful. I can feel the passion the love and the pain. Truly a wonderful read, cried like a baby at the end.

10/10 Changed the trajectory of my life. Such a beautifully written piece that left me sobbing at 2am. I truly could not stop reading, whether you enjoy stories of Greek mythology or not, you will not regret purchasing The Song of Achilles.

Captivating and Indulging. I thoroughly enjoyed losing myself in the profundity of emotions and vivid imagery. I found myself craving more of the plot with each sentence. I would have loved to know a small portion past the ending, but that’s just how good it is.

Good story!!. Nice!!

3.5 stars. I wasn’t an emotional mess like some reviewers had mentioned. Solid story, slightly predictable but entertaining and VIVID!

I LOVE THIS BOOK OH MY GOD. I’m sorry for the strange title but it’s such a lovely book!! Some not-so-kid-friendly stuff sprinkled throughout but there’s also murder so it was never for kids really- anywho it’s a wonderfully sad and romantic story of two lovers. I appreciate that it’s not very accurate to the original characters because it’s told from the perspective of Patroclus. Anyways it’s a very lovely book and I highly recommend it!!

Amazing. This is a new favorite. The way Miller adapted the classic Iliad into a romance was beautifully seamless. I love Greek Mythology and I can’t recommend this book enough. 11/10.

Emotional rollercoaster. Do yourself a favor and read this book!

Beautiful story. This was beautiful, definitely recommend

Beautifully narrated. What am I supposed to read after this

Highly Recommend. A great read! An emotional, sweet, and adventurous story. I will probably read it again and again

4.5 out of 5. Beautifully written. There is no doubt about Madeline Miller’s skills as a writer. I actually think from a technical standpoint, she’s one of the most gifted writers we currently have. She has just such a way with words and even as someone fairly well-versed in Greek mythology who knows how this all ends, I was hooked as if this was a cast of characters I’d never heard of before. I read Circe first and I found it to be much, much more relatable due to my own personal history and experiences but this book was just as spectacular. I love that this was all told from the point of view of Patroclus. He’s compelling and it’s lovely to see his own story fleshed out. His love for Achilles is touching but I think Achilles eventually becomes so unlikeable that it’s hard to see what Patroclus still sees in him and why he still so readily would give up everything for him. And Achilles himself is seen as complex here! Which is fine! Complex is good and I’m glad that he wasn’t always the attentive, loving, nurturing boy that Patroclus fell for and believed in. I think the story of Achilles here (and eventually Pyrrhus although he’s a much more extreme example) is a fascinating look at masculinity. Achilles is beautiful and sensitive and kind. He loves music and pretty things and nature. We see this throughout. But it isn’t until he starts demanding the treatment he believes he deserves and stamping out all that’s beautiful and tender about him that he could be seen as great and powerful by the world around him. He believes he’s entitled to greatness and he reaches a point where he really buys into his own hype and doesn’t care who he’s harmed as long as he gets what he believes he deserves as this pinnacle of masculinity, the best of the best. He can only become a hero by embracing cruelty and he’d rather be a hero and be remembered by everyone than remembered only by his love, Patroclus: the only person who ever really knew him at all. I’ll be thinking about this book for awhile. It’s hard not to. It’s so rich and textured. I’m giving this a 4.5 instead a 5, only because I started to grow a bit numb from reading cruelty after cruelty and atrocity after atrocity but I can absolutely recognize that that has nothing to do with Miller’s skill as a writer, and has everything to do with my own personal preferences.

The best book. The way this touched me in so many ways. It still leaves me breathless.

Tears. This book had me in literal tears. It is so good. Highly recommend to any Greek mythology lovers and hopeless romantics.

Absolutely STUNNING. This book really has me bawling my eyes out at 11:30pm on a Wednesday. AMAZING! 10/10 recommend.

Good writing overall. I truly enjoyed the book, but it was not written from Achilles’ point of view but his boyfriend Patroclus. This book was a little too “gei” for me, the moments where they kept kissing and sleeping naked was not my style at all. As a heterosexual male, this much detail was disgusting and extremely damaging for younger audiences. The world’s youth is confused at it is., this book is not helping. I gave it 3 stars because it is written beautifully by the author, but the “geiness” could use major decreasing and cost the book 2 stars from me. People love this book, I can see why, just not my cup of tea at all.

Beautiful. One of the most beautiful, sweet, sad, and tragic love stories I have ever read. The end had me in tears

Thank god it’s over. Unless you’re a sappy teenager, read something else.

Heart wrenching. A beautiful story.. I could not put it down! I was glued, hooked on to every word. No words can absolutely describe how amazingly this book made my heart leap, love, and break so much.

One of my favorites. Simply one of my favorites. It was hard to put this one down.

Beautiful. A beautifully written, captivating tale of love, war and fate. It is rare when a book’s writing is equally as beautiful as the story told. The descriptions of the characters and places are nothing short of exquisite. The emotional and motivational depth of each character is well developed, even down to the cruelest of characters. Reading this book made me feel like I was walking amongst the beautiful beings of Greek myth.

Excellent. Heartfelt and engaging

Purple Prose. The book is a marvel. The storyline is unique, fresh, and interesting. Each character has depth, and each arc of the story holds importance. You fall in love with Achilles and Patroclus’s love. A tale as old as time, and somehow, more refreshing than ever. If you can get past the purple prose (verbose descriptions) and mildly amateur writing, it’s worth your time. It tries to be whimsical and poetic, and at times you can tell it’s a bit forceful, but the storyline shouldn’t keep you from minding too much.

Historical and romantic. Amazing

It’s bad. Amateur writing, no worth reading

Amazing!. Once of the best books I have read in a while. I devoured it in one sitting, and it left me emotional afterwords. Definitely a must read.

love. the best

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Good Vibes Only. This book made me find a love for reading again. I haven’t finished a book this fast since I can’t remember when. If you’re in need of a sleepless night to know what happens next, then this book is just for you 😭👏🏼👏🏼❤️

This. And this and this. Beautiful, joyous, and heartbreaking. Two halves of a whole. They have made a home for themselves in my heart ♥️

Brilliant. This book was absolutely amazing. Sweet yet tear-jerking, I envy those who get to read this a first time.

Perfect ⭐️. 10/10

Unacceptable. The author brought me to ancient Greece, fed me figs, and abandoned me there.

Wow… just wow!!!. One of my favourite books… so beautifully written and a really captivating retelling of the Iliad. Achilles’ and Patroclus’ relationship keeps you ensnared throughout the entire story, right up to the very end. I smiled, I laughed, I cried, I think about this book very often and I hope all Classics fans read this one!

GAWD. DEVASTATED.

A++++ LGBT representation. This story is something of witchcraft. Absolute magic of a story and is an insight into historical LGBT relationships. Patroclus and Achilles may be my favourite story of all time

Perfect. Finally an ending I can be content with. Although I ached for more love and connection throughout the book, I suppose that was the point.

SHATTERED. I AM DESTORYED I LOVED EVERY SECOND OF THIS BOOK

Speechless. I read this book in three days. It is beyond beautiful. No words begin to explain how I feel about this book. It is simply a masterpeice.

Didn’t cry one tear. #justiceforbriseis

Very good. Liked it a lot

My heart is shattered. I sobbed for an hour, this book will rip your heart out and smash it.

Must Read!. Beautifully written. I couldn’t put it down. Make sure you have a box of tissues with you because you will feel every emotion that exists while reading this book.

It’s Brilliant!. TSOA is absolutely fantastic in my opinion and I’ve just fallen in love with the characters. You can really sense just how they change yet also stay the same in some respects. 10/10, would recommend.

Fantastic and heartbreaking. A must read - one of my absolute favourites.

Got me crying so hard i lost my tearducts. “He is half of my soul, as the poets say.” “I am made of memories.” “Go,” she says. “He waits for you.” CRYING I LOVE THIS BOOK SO MUCH OMG😭😭😭🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

Wow!. This book is a must read. Kept me wanting more. Well done.

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