The Song of Achilles -Review

My review of the Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller!
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[saraangel]

Anyone who complains about this book not telling all of the illiad should just read the illiad and that’s it lol

[OverlySarcasticProductions]

Daniel says the book is good — Nice
Daniel also says you should also go read the Iliad first — R E A L S H I T ?
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[khushipareek]

I love this book. The writing style was gorgeous and the way Miller wrote Patroclus' devotion and love was beautiful. I however don't agree with you when you said that the flaws in the characters weren't obvious. They were blinding to me. The very fact that Patroclus looked and Achilles' actions with rose tinted glasses was a huge flaw in itself. Apart from that, Achilles' actions to me were unacceptable. They were as such when I read the Illiad the first time and I still say that now though this book actually managed to humanise his flaws more. For me, this book focused on how people can love even those who make huge mistakes. How love can blind you to them. How you keep loving that person despite what they do. You know it's not right, but that doesn't change how you feel. In my opinion Miller conveyed that brilliantly.

[viktorberggren]

”I am made of memories”

That is all.

[UdyKumra]

I know you have reduced the number of reviews because they get fewer views but I just wanna say I absolutely love your reviews, they are my favorite videos of yours, I find many books from you, so I’m always excited to get more of these lol

[bartandaelus]

Imagine having the balls to say "I'm gonna rewrite the Iliad" and succeeding. I'm so keen to give this a spin.

[saadwani]

I have to say, mythology is one of the reasons I like epic fantasy.

[landon]

Whenever you see “Worth the Hype?” in the thumbnail, you know it’ll either be really good or really bad.

[TiredTyler]

I 10000% recommend checking out Circe after reading this one. It’s more of an original story and it’s GREAT

[joelleblanc]

"Circe" by the same author is also phenomenal... I feel her writing has tightened up even more (if that's even possible) since "Song of Achilles", and you get to see some characters in that book cameo here.

[shamsham]

This book is known to tear hearts out. Can’t wait to read it soon!

[orderofscribes]

When I first read the illiad I didn't really like achilles, I thought he was overhyped and kind of a whiny little piss baby. After playing Hades and listening to achilles come down by gang of youths, my mind immediately changed and achilles became one of my favorite greek heroes and a character that I can relate surprisingly alot to. Excited to read this book and get another perspective on the character.

[constantinegeorgopoulos]

As. a Greek, this story has always been my fav

[gabriel.meakin]

I swear to god, I just finished the book a minute ago and turned my laptop on to see the review pop up in my notifications!!! That's what I call one damned coincidence!

[alexm-e]

Don’t think I don’t see those books on their sides just above the skull, Daniel. Even worse, they’re stacked onto of books placed the proper way. You monster! What’s next, Funko Pops!?

[jonahraup]

Another great modern take on the Illiad is Troy by Stephen Fry. His Greek mythology series has quickly become one of my favorites, and he's far from shy about sexuality in ancient Greece.

[keiththebookie]

I feel going in blind does change your experience, i didnt know this was a rewrite of another story until i looked it up (i dont read much mythology) but because of that mixed with my lack of mythological knowledge i had no clue who was expected to die, by the end i was torn to pieces because it was all a shock to me only adding to the enjoyment and heartbreak.

[styriadevil]

It's been a few years since I first read the song of achilles and I really liked it back then. A few weeks ago I decided to re-read it via audiobook. I don't know if it was because of the narrator, that I took more time reading it or if my english has gotten better over the years but I enjoyed it so much more this time around. Absolutely one of my all time favorites.

[avekatumba]

I loved the book. The writing style is really immersive. That's what gravitated me to the book.

[maybebianca]

The standards of the Goblin is finally a thing, and you are carrying them right