Elias reviewed The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
My heart
5 stars
I am absolutely sobbing, which I expected. Heartfelt and tragic, as it should be.
352 pages
English language
Published July 28, 2011 by Bloomsbury.
This is the story of the seige of Troy from the perspective of Achilles best-friend Patroclus. Although Patroclus is outcast from his home for disappointing his father he manages to be the only mortal who can keep up with the half-God Archilles. Even though many will know the facts behind the story the telling is fresh and engaging.
I am absolutely sobbing, which I expected. Heartfelt and tragic, as it should be.