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Read it over Christmas break and enjoyed it immensely. Lent it to my sister and she also loved it. It felt poetic, and the ancient characters felt very modern. A good tragic love story.

Also in the lineup of next reads: The Song of Achilles. I feel like I‘m highly motivated this year to read my tbr! I‘ve also made a reading resolution to read all the books I buy this year… this year, and have been a lot more thoughtful with my book purchases so far (even though it‘s only January). #tbr #nextup

Beautifully written re-telling and re-imagining of the age-old story. This book had me audibly sobbing through the last couple of chapters. Definitely a new favorite!

Definitely ugly cried my way through the last couple chapters. This was so good. Beautiful. frustrating at times. Epic. Another side of the Greek Heroes and legends.

I don‘t know what I expected this book to be about, i just bought it because everyone was reading it. I do not know a lot about the mythology and I keep being surprised about what‘s happening 😂 it‘s captivating so far though! I‘m about 1/3 of the way in with Deidameia.

I wasn‘t sure I was enjoying this at first but then stayed up until 2:00 AM to finish it. So I guess it‘s a pick! I‘m excited to try more books in the “novelized” mythology genre that seems to be popping up everywhere recently. ☀️

17/01/21 Finished

One of the most beautifully written books I've read. Was a sad yet expected ending but yet it still managed to hurt apart of my soul and I'm still sad about it

I‘m not a big Greek mythology fan and I don‘t like stories about long battles. Although this is a love story at the core I felt like it dragged on forever in several parts. It was hard to get through at times. The parts that weren‘t dragging were great though and the overall story was very good. ⭐️⭐️⭐️

I thought this was new, why did this come out in 2011?

Unpopular opinion. I bailed on this book at over a 1/3 into it. I loved the prose; yet, I couldn't make myself finish the book. It was really slow going and I never cared for the characters. Totally not for me. I thought it was a total waste of my time and I should have bailed earlier. Sigh...

This author does have a lyrical way of telling a story. I enjoyed this one and would recommend her to those who enjoy Greek mythology stories

Lovely.

Not a bad way to spend my day of birth! 🎈♑️💜🎂

"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."

I did really like this, wonderfully written and the audiobook narrator was great. I will say it is a bit overhyped so if you‘re looking to pick it up manage expectations.

Just finished this and wow! I don‘t think I can put into words how breathtakingly beautiful and emotional this book is. A solid 5 stars and will be going in my all time favourites list. If you haven‘t read it then don‘t hesitate. Outstanding!
5 ⭐️

Oh my! What a way to start off 2022! I don‘t know how I only just read this one! I‘m so overwhelmed with emotion that I have no words. Just absolutely stunning!

First time I haven‘t been able to put a book down in a long time. Even if you‘re familiar with the Iliad and myths of Achilles and Troy, Miller‘s choice of narration from Patroclus makes it feel like a story told for the first time. Heartbreaking and warming all at once, a fantastic read.

Going to be honest this didn't grip me as much as Circe did but it is still most definitely a pick. A wonderful retelling of the Iliad with a focus on the relationship between Achilles and his companion Patroclus. Their love story is told beautifully, I will definitely be giving this a reread at some point in the future.

Heartbreakingly beautiful. I enjoyed this read so much. A great retelling of the story of Achilles and Patroclus with beautiful writing.

I read this book with very little knowledge of Greek mythology. I come away craving more. What a story! And to think that it‘s this authors debut novel. What a talent! I really got into the story. I love the relationship between Achilles and Patroclus. The stories of the Gods were so intriguing. I look forward to Madeline Millers next novel!

I 📖 1/2 and 🎧 to 1/2. Can I just SHOUT how amazing this narrator was?! Mind you I've only listened to maybe 3 audio books ever but....this man was so wonderful. Highly HIGHLY recommend listening to this one.

People absolutely gag about this book. And it was definitely well written and deserving of all the awards. However, I felt like the romance was taking a backseat. (Y'all know I come for the romance and stay for the story 😅) 👇

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“My silence was his answer. He sat up blanket falling from his chest. Is she pregnant?”

Ready to RELAX 📖🍷.
This full moon is testing my limits 🧘‍♀️🌕!

I really adored Patroclus and how he always tried to do the right thing. Meanwhile, Achilles became too focused on his own glory that he sometimes lost his way. Patroclus was like his moral compass. I adored the writing style. I actually think The Song of Achilles was better than Circe. TSOA felt more personal and relational.
The only negative thing I have to say about this book is I think it should have ended sooner than it did.

The song of Achilles is a beautifully written retelling of homers Iliad. The story of Greek hero Achilles and his companion Patroclus. I didn't know about this before reading this novel.
Once you start reading this novel you won't be able to put it down. The connection between Patroclus and Achilles is pure and strong, a bond that stretches through the years. That's the most beautiful part to read. A Heartfelt book.

Moving novel about the relationship between Achilles and Patroclus first as boys, then lovers and later soldiers in the epic battle against Troy, 4 stars

Brides did not smile.

Miller is magical. This book gives it all, action, life lessons, Gods and Goddesses, and the sweetest love story ❤️. If you love Greek Mythology her books are a must. Can‘t wait to read Galatea!

“Name one hero who was happy.”

My 15-year-old granddaughter‘s reaction to The Song of Achilles. Warms my bookish heart!

The Song of Achilles is a beautifully written retelling of Homer's Iliad: The story of Greek hero Achilles, and his companion Patroclus. Patroclus is a young prince, who is exiled after he accidentally causes the death of another king's son. Stuck between banishment and execution, he is sent to Peleus, where he meets its prince, Achilles.He is the son of the sea nymph Thetis and predicted to become the next greatest warrior. (Rest in comments)

So this is "The Song of Achilles" by Madeline Miller. It is written from the POV of Patroclus, Achilles's lover in Greek mythology. First from them falling in love from childhood to them in the Trojan war and all the sad stuff that comes after. If you're homophobic, this book SURELY isn't for you. Enjoy :)

Here we have another book I picked up partly because of #RainbowCrateBookBox. I don't always enjoy retellings of Greek myths (I'm not sure why, since I love Greek mythology), but I really enjoyed this one. I liked the characters and narration throughout. This book also wins in a category it invented: most romantic, sweet, passionate, lyrical, and surprisingly non-explicit sex scene.

#GreekMythology #Mythology #LGBTQ #QueerBooks #LGBTQBooks

This was a soft pick, I only really got into it in the last five or so chapters. I found the characters pretty one dimensional and didn‘t really care about them until the war got started and Patroclus developed some interests outside of how hot Achilles was. #unpopularopinion I know, I really hoped I‘d love it based on other reviews

Listening to a Madeline Miller book is like eating dessert first. An absolute pleasure. My ears are gluttonous. #nowlistening #madelinemiller #songofachilles

Such beautiful prose and telling of the Greek myth.

Some of my mythological books.
Plenty are still at my parent's house 😅

Well that book ripped my heart out...in a good way.

“He is half of my soul, as the poets say.”

"Name one hero who was happy." - Achilles (The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

Perfect book.

This book spends way too much time on the sexual tension between Patroclus and Achilles as young boys, and they don't get to Troy until over halfway through the book. The timing feels off once the war starts, too. Some parts that are lingered on (such as a wildly unbelievable subplot of Achilles and Patroclus saving a bunch of girls from sexual slavery and Patroclus constant admiration of Achilles's appearance) feel indulgent and even 👇

Hey, it's your sis! Now, I just finished this book and man, it's amazing! It's cute and heartbreaking at the same time. But this sorta felt me at a readers block, normally I wouldn't get this I would have dozens of "Books to Read" lists. But I wasn't feeling them, if anyone has any suggestions I'm open! Thanks, Ivory

Finished reading on 03 October 2021.

Absolutely loved Circe. This one is making me laugh out loud with the purple prose and tunic-ripping purple prose. I‘m not a romance reader and this one is feeling like a Harlequin. I‘m told it gets better after 160 pages or so. Am reading a chapter a day…”He smelled like almonds and earth. He pressed against me, crushing my lips to wine.” These kinds of sentences are on replay….