The Song of Achilles
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4.5 • 1.6K Ratings
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- $19.99
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- $19.99
Publisher Description
“At once a scholar’s homage to The Iliad and startlingly original work of art by an incredibly talented new novelist….A book I could not put down.”
—Ann Patchett
“Mary Renault lives again!” declares Emma Donoghue, author of Room, referring to The Song of Achilles, Madeline Miller’s thrilling, profoundly moving, and utterly unique retelling of the legend of Achilles and the Trojan War. A tale of gods, kings, immortal fame, and the human heart, The Song of Achilles is a dazzling literary feat that brilliantly reimagines Homer’s enduring masterwork, The Iliad. An action-packed adventure, an epic love story, a marvelously conceived and executed page-turner, Miller’s monumental debut novel has already earned resounding acclaim from some of contemporary fiction’s brightest lights—and fans of Mary Renault, Bernard Cornwell, Steven Pressfield, and Colleen McCullough’s Masters of Rome series will delight in this unforgettable journey back to ancient Greece in the Age of Heroes.
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
Madeline Miller’s fascinating take on Homer’s Iliad offers a new look at the passionate bond between the legendary Greek warrior Achilles and his devoted companion Patroclus. Already despised by his royal father, Patroclus is sent into exile when a fight with a bully goes horribly wrong. Fostered in a neighboring realm by King Peleus, the lonely misfit feels drawn to Peleus’ son, the shining demigod Achilles, and their friendship soon blooms into love. But everything is thrown into chaos when the Trojan War erupts. We were enraptured by the operatic emotion of this exquisitely crafted tragedy, as the lovers are placed on opposite sides of the famously epic conflict. Narrator Frazer Douglas’ seasoned voice aches with love and pain, heightening the power of their gloriously doomed romance. The Song of Achilles transforms mythic figures into real, sympathetic human beings.
Customer Reviews
beautiful
just read it. no explanation needed.
Broke my heart!
I’m literally still crying, while I write this review.
Great writing style. Gifted writer. Different twist of a story. Was so beautiful and painful because you know how the story ends and it literally breaks your heart. At the same time it really shows the accomplishments of this author. I wish someone warned to me before hand I feel like you have to be a masochist to want to go through this heartache. Well done!
An Unforgettable Journey of Love and Sacrifice: The Song of Achilles
The Song of Achilles" by Madeline Miller is an absolute masterpiece that captivated me from start to finish. Miller's writing is lyrical and evocative, effortlessly weaving together the myths of ancient Greece with a deeply moving love story between Achilles and Patroclus. The characters are richly developed, and the emotional depth of their relationship is portrayed with such tender nuance that it left me breathless. This book made me laugh, cry, angered me, and filled me with joyous laughter. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I found many points that resonated deeply with me, from the struggles of identity to the power of love transcending societal norms. It's a story that will stay with me forever, a beautiful tribute to the complexity of human emotion and the enduring strength of love. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a profound and unforgettable reading experience.