What did you think about this book?
I loved it though I think she wrote Patroclus as too weak of a character when he should be a soldier, and it's kind of weird and gross how he and Achilles become like protectors of the women when they are part of the invading army which is leading to the women being abducted and raped in the first place. Achilles should have been more prideful and annoying imo more than he already is in this book. I think it was very well written though and I especially liked how it used epithets and the kind of language used in the Iliad.
I have no read it yet but if you liked it I might give it a try.
The Song of Achilles is a 2011 historical fiction novel by American author Madeline Miller. Set during the Greek Heroic Age, the book is a adaptation of Homer's Iliad, told from the first-person perspective of Patroclus.
The narrative explores the lifelong relationship between Patroclus and Achilles, tracking their growth from childhood companionship into a romantic partnership, and concluding with the tragic events of the Trojan War.
im reading circe from the same author.
>>786606Is it any good? I heard it and The Trojan Women book (idk if it is the same author) are kind of mid, which is a shame because I am a fan of the Trojan Women play.
Gay Achilles i can get it but feminist Achilles is just too goofy