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A tragic, well known story, told in a lovely way from a different perspective.
I really enjoyed hearing this story from the perspective of Patroclus. He was the heart behind the hero.

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This was quite different from the books I usually read, but I loved it. The writing style was not great, but I feel like the plot made up for it. It was heartbreaking and well put together. Definitely gonna end up re-reading this in the future.

What did I read? An insanely protracted doomed love story between a bumbling idiot and an angry golden-haired beautiful boy, who has a mother that's a cross between Maleficent and an Asian female ghost who keeps baring her teeth. Next time, pls don't use a writer's creds (degree in Latin Greek etc) to feature a book that's supposed to be a "retelling" of an epic. Nope. This is fanfiction, at best. Sorry to those who loved this one ? Don't hate me

A bit apprehensive because of all the hype. Just at the beginning and I'm not a fan of the way of narration. 😕

Unfortunately there isn't enough here to justify an entire book. Frazer Douglas is an excellent narrator for the audiobook, but in the end I didn't care and wanted it to be over. Torn between a historical fiction about Achilles or a strong romance novel, this book should've leaned more in either direction. Toeing the line between those was safe, boring, and a bit money-grabbing. Using both genres reaches more buyers, but the book is worse for it.

Thoroughly enjoyed seeing Madeline Miller tonight! Her presentation makes me want to read all the epics. At the very least, I want to revisit The Iliad before diving into The Song of Achilles.

I just purchased this audiobook today. So, no picture to share. It was recommended in a business type facebook group so I'm going to categorize this as “self-care“ ...sometimes we just need an escape.

#UnpopularOpinion after all the hype, I didn't end up loving this! I enjoyed the first half and the buildup in Patroclus and Achilles' relationship but after that the characterization started to fall a bit flat. I felt like there was a huge gap in Achilles' arc and I would've loved to see more of the changes he was going through and their impact on his relationship, and Thetis seemed like a total cartoon to me.

To each other they remain eternally #youngandbeautiful 💔

Painting on vase of Achilles tending to an injured Patroclus ca. 500 BC.

#MayMovieMagic @rohit-sawant @Cinfhen

April wrap-up. 7 books and not a bad one in the bunch.

2 ebooks, 1 print, and 4 audiobooks.
(Of those 4, I've read 3 before.)

#aprilwrapup

The hype for this book was well deserved! What a tale! This may be the best book I have read so far in 2019.
#readingwomen A myth retelling

I enjoyed this graceful, but strong perspective on the Achilles story. Rather than focus on the likely hero, Miller chooses to make our narrator the man by his side, Patroclus. He‘s no warrior. Instead, he‘s truly a gentle, caring soul caught in the midst of war and turmoil. They are Greek heroes, for sure.

Full review www.TheBibliophage.com
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#readingwomen #mythretelljng

Happy Easter littens! I am so tired and on the verge of a reading slump! I think I‘m gonna take a slight social media break (I‘ll still be on here sometimes just not checking as often). 💜
also this pic made me laugh!! 😂
📸 x SparkNotes via twitter

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1. Down to (gasp!) 1 book during our travels, as my reading time will be limited.
2. Final prep for our flight to Paris on Sunday evening—I may not be here much but please follow me on IG if you want pictures. (@barbarasearles)
3. Yes, quite a lot actually.
4. The only possible novel in my head revolves around Inger, my great-great-great grandmother who arrived on the 1st ship of Norwegians to the US in 1825.
5. 👊🏻

This book was the epitome of a beautiful tragedy. You will love the characters and the story. A great pre or post Circe read!

I had a little procedure done this morning, and the anesthesia has left me so sleepy. So I am spending the rest of the day with a new book,eating Popsicles, and enjoying the sunshine.

Greek mythology is one of my favorite genres and this book was nothing but phenomenal. The story is narrated by Patroclus who grew up with Achilles and was by his side at all times, including the Trojan War. I look forward to reading Miller‘s other book, Circe.

https://wellreadneck.wordpress.com/2019/04/15/circe-the-song-of-achilles-madelin...

Once again MadelineMiller has fed my soul. Reading her retellings of mythology that most people are familiar with, is like literal magic. I‘m swept away to places I‘ve known for years but seeing them in all new perspectives. She is one of the best modern day bard‘s, a fresh but ancient voice of the past and present all at once. Of all the times I‘ve experienced the Trojan War, I don‘t think I‘ve ever felt so deeply about the experience. ⚔️🎶✨

Insomnia reading picks...😂😂😂 downloaded these from Prime Reading last night while awake with endo cramps for the gazillionth night in a row (2 days till surgery to hopefully make this go away again! 🎉🎉).

Really excited to see Song of Achilles as a selection! Downloaded two more not pictured:
✨ We are Water by Wally Lamb
✨ Halsey Street by Naima Coster

#prime

Starting this one today. It‘s gotten so much #Litsylove and I‘m excited to dive in. Also using it for my #mythretelling prompt in the #readingwomen challenge.

#currentlyreading #audiobookwitheverything

What a lovely book! And what absolute luck that the day after I finish it, Circe is the Audible Daily Deal.

The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

I‘m only a few chapters in and it‘s so captivating. The characters are on my mind long after I‘ve closed the book.
It‘s my second book by her, the first was Circe, another Greek mythology retelling. I absolutely adore Greek Mythology, always have so I can already tell I‘ll be eating this book up just like I ate Circe up. #thesongofachilles #greekmythology #mythology #greek #retelling #achilles #circe

I‘m still not reading nearly enough lately, but I‘ve been enjoying listening to this during my long drives to choir on Thursdays! The narrator, Frazer Douglas, has a fantastic voice and the story is intriguing so far even though I know how it must end.

Sunday afternoon to myself after a morning spent at a toddler birthday party at a local children‘s theater. I‘m spending it in our backyard with a truly excellent book. #springinDC

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“i feel like i could eat the world raw” (pg. 105).

Greek mythology has never been my thing because I have a hard time keeping track of who's who and what's what. When I saw that this book was included in Amazon Prime Reading, I thought I'd take a chance and try it for free.
From the first sentence to the last, I was hooked! Loved this book and can't wait to read more by this author.
I will be living in Achilles and Patroclus' world for quite a while - I can feel it.

Started this one today & I tore through the first 166 pages (#naptimereads). Miller has such an incredible & immersive style, I couldn‘t bear to put it down.

I‘m going to attempt to sneak a few more pages in before the hubs & I [finally!!!] watch Spider-Man: Into The Spider-verse. Nice way to start my weekend! 😉

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#currentlyreading #TGIF #weekendreads #movienight

I cannot stop crying. So beautiful. So wonderful. I have been gutted, my heart destroyed. WHY was I so late to this party?! This is definitely a new favorite. You should go read this if you haven't.

Got distracted by my audiobook, missed my exit this morning!

Great reading month with four 5-star reads.

#suvataStats #MarchStats

Final hurrah for Birthday Month because 1-for-1 Main Course is simply too good to miss. And the slow braised beef short ribs and wagyu beef and duck foie gras burger and lobster linguine pasta are uber yum. And yes the triple chocolate dessert, most naturally. #WomenReadWomen2019

What‘s your Saturday like? Mine looks sweet, if I may say so myself. Did an emergency trip to the library to borrow The Song of Achilles since I just finished Pat Barker‘s outstanding The Silence Of The Girls. I will now attempt to find the silenced voice of Briseis in Miller‘s re-telling. Loving these versions of myths intimately written by female authors.
#WomenReadWomen2019

#BookMail Pt5 I finally have the last one in the Bloomsbury Modern Classics series. I already have a paperback of this but after reading it & falling in love, I had to add it to my collection, which is now complete. They all have a textured cover, watercolour paintings on the front, French flaps & look beautiful together on a shelf. I highly recommend these editions, get them before they‘re discontinued!

Comprato d‘impulso, ma non molto bello. La narrazione sembra quella di un Armony con l‘aggiunta di tutte le vicende dell‘Iliade. Onestamente volevo comprarmi anche il secondo dell‘autrice , cioè Circe, ma credo che a questo punto non lo prenderò. Non amo moto questo genere di contaminazione tra soft porno e storico.

This book broke my heart and made it happy all at the same time. Even though I knew the story it was completely retold and I was holding my breath waiting to find out what was to happen. Just A+ writing!!

This story broke my heart and mended it a thousand times. A beautiful and epic love story.

Steeped in Greek mythology, this is the story of Achilles as told through this eyes of exiled prince, Patroclus. This is such an amazing story. It really makes me doublethink the rest of the books I have on my TBR. I know many of them will feel “trite“ when compared to this one. Seriously, I need more stars. That would be easier then going back and adjusting most of my five star reads. 6/5 stars.

I‘m coming to the end of this book, and it‘s breaking my heart 💔

I‘m really loving this book!

So this was amazing! I haven‘t read the Iliad in a long time, but it always has been my favorite of Homer‘s work. I was nervous at first, especially since I knew how the story was going to end. It was worth it though and it was beautiful, and Frazier Douglas did an exceptional job reading it.

When you know what‘s going to happen to the characters but you‘ve grown to love them!!! Goodness this book is fantastic!!

Told myself to get only one book for my upcoming trip. Yea i dont have a book problem

I really enjoyed having Patroclus as a narrator. I suffered through The Iliad in college (I‘ll never read it again), but it was fun to read the story from this perspective.

- I've always loved the story of Odysseus
- Hell
- Medusa.... Seriously read the actual reason she had snakes for hair
- Anyone who stands up for the people who can't stand up for themselves
- The Mediterranean... All if it
- The Song of Achilles. Get ready to cry.

I finished my first book since going back to school and it feels so good!! I enjoyed this book. I love Greek mythology and this was really easy and enjoyable to read.

It was 30 degrees when I left this morning and it‘s supposed to be 70 when I get off work! I decided it was time to get off my lazy butt and walk to work despite that I have to walk with the students.

Anyways, I‘m listening to SoA right now because my therapist of all people wants to talk about Circe. He has a total crush on the narrators voice. He said I needed to read this one first though. #audiowalking #noexcuses #ItsGreatToBeAHawk

A week off between sessions this semester breaking this bad boy open #ivemissedreading #readingatextbookisntthesamething