A review by ellalikesfrogs
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

adventurous emotional sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

‘He is half of my soul, as the poets say.’

The characters are so beautifully written. The story is so beautifully written. I truly love this book, it’s now one of my favourites.

I was grinning so much in the first part, I loved the development of their relationship, it was very sweet. But the ending ripped my heart out, and I don’t think I’ll ever be okay again, I feel empty