The Song of Achilles

SagesRain shared a tip "A great modern retelling of the Illiad. I wasn't expecting it to be gay, but I feel it added to the book wonderfully and gave a new insight into a story that has been told for ages."

madeline_glanton shared a tip "I am a sobbing emotional wreck right now. This book DESTROYED me. I knew it was gonna be sad. I knew what was going to happen to both Patroclus and Achilles. I thought I would be okay. It didn’t matter. I fell in love with their love and the inevitably tragic ending of their story devastated me. Like I’m not sure how to process it. This has to be one of the most beautiful books I have ever read and I’m not sure if I’ll ever recover from Madeline Miller’s words."

danielle_henry_6987 shared a tip "Well written book but not the tear jerker I was hearing it was. But then I think it’s geared toward YA it seems so that might be why. Either way, I like Greek mythology and this is a story I didn’t know fully."

Jackie.Davidson shared a tip "Another fascinating tour into Greek mythology for me, this is the very personal story of the great demigod Achilles from the POV of the one who knew him best, Patroclus."

lizalizard shared a tip "What a wonderful read! It felt like an easy coming of age story in the first half and by the time I reached the second half I was on the edge of my seat! I think people both familiar and unfamiliar with Greek mythology will be able to understand and enjoy this book"

skye_edelson-bennett shared a tip "I went into this book thinking it is not really for me, but I was trying to branch out so I thought I'd give it a try. I believe this book is for just about everyone! It is beautiful and easy to understand and I definitely recommend it!"

jaedyn_mcgalin shared a tip "This is such a great book! I was was just pulled in by the relationship Patroclus and Achilles share. It plays out for hatred, to friendship, to love, then to a desperate desire for the way they things were (at least with Patroclus)."

meagan_khatthaname shared a tip "I enjoyed Circe more. This one is a beautiful idea of Achilles and Patroclus' relationship. However I had a hard time with the second half. The war kept losing me... but that's a me thing. however I loved the first half and the development of their love."

withered_roze shared a tip "A heartbreaking retelling of a classic Greek heroine. This book was so beautifully written, and showed just how far some would go for love. Whether it be killing or sacrifice, these two characters would do anything for the sake of the other. Even in death, they hoped to be reunited. It’s truly more than just a book—but a retelling of life. All the characters felt so real, and the love so raw. A gripping story you HAVE to read."

abigail_weh shared a tip "I personally didn’t get the hype and I DNF’d it about 64% of the way through. It was boring and there was no chemistry between the characters. I guess each to their own 🤷🏼‍♀️😂"

rowan_mccrindle shared a tip "Miller writes beautifully, and the yearning between Patroclus and Achilles is young and slowly developed. overall, such an amazing book, with the most bittersweet ending ever!"

a_a_5528 shared a tip "2.5/5 - picked it up as an avid childhood fan of percy jackson and of books that move me. I loved the beginning portion in their childhoods as it masterfully incorporated larger greek myths into a logical backstory and motivations, and the ending was well done as well. The middle dragged a bit and was lack luster. I did not cry, and I didn’t feel attached to the characters enough to do so. In attempting to incorporate many myths, this may have introduced major character and relationship flaws. Achilles should have hubris yes, but he was also a hypocrite and selfish partner. Patroclus was giving yes, but he was also often immoral or mistreated his partner only to paint himself as a good man. Despite such flaws, the relationship never seemed to be in conflict or waver. This is a possible interpretation, but I think it had potential to be a better one. Reading the novel knowing the greek mythology may have also made it feel like reading a story knowing the plot. This was not a point of contention, however, as the consistency of Patroclus as the storyteller was gripping and an admirable decision. Interested to see what she will do in Circe, if I get the will to read it."

gabby_lucas_3972 shared a tip "I loved this book. It was not a Greek story I was aware of so I did some research in the middle of this book. It had me feeling all types of ways and I was sobbing by the end."

moniquesp shared a tip "One of the most beautiful books I’ve ever read. I love Greek mythology so I was afraid the book would be a disappointment, but I ended up obsessed with it. ❤️"

Lofi_ shared a tip "I absolutely love this book, it had all of the elements I really enjoy in a book and it really threw me back it to my 4-6th grade Greek mythology faze!"

k8thegr8 shared a tip "Madeline Miller has an absolutely exquisite handle on prose. Everything she writes gets painted just so in my brain. Going back and reading bits and pieces, you can just how well she told the story through parallels and metaphors."

molly_hans shared a tip "I was surprised at how much I liked this. Very well-written and captures the reader's interest. Three cheers for the library book discussion leader who picked it! Always a good source for getting me out of my reading comfort zone. : ))"

sonibookoroni shared a tip "**spoilers** Honestly I read this to see what everyone was talking about and was left wanting. Mainly because this story is told from a first point of view with heavy narration and very little dialogue. I have found that I don’t really enjoy that kind if reading, it doesn’t keep me engaged. I need dialogue and there were entire chapters that were just Patroclus’ narration. Some captivated me and kept me in the story, others had be skimming pages just so I could get through. Overall I was able to see how deep, strong and unwavering Patroclus’ love for Achilles was, that even in death he stood for him. I just couldn’t help but think that, this was also a result of someone FINALLY being “nice” to Patroclus for once in his life with a father who hated his existence and never loved him. Man, Greek mythologies are rough, and I thought my childhood left a lot to be desired lol I don’t know, overall I was left wanting some grand gesture from anyone to Patroclus, to show HIM that he was the most beautiful part of Achilles. Since honestly Achilles didn’t go to fight because he knew Patroclus inadvertently at the age of 9 was bound to a war he had 0 dogs in. He went because he wanted fame and glory, when all along the prophecy was right. Instead Patroclus did go, because he loved Achilles so much, he gave his entire life for him. The Greek’s finest did die, and it wasn’t Achilles."

honbo shared a tip "The book was very well written. However, I personally found it a bit slow and boring at times. I think if I had a bigger interest in Greek mythology I would’ve enjoyed this book more."

Freckles_reads shared a tip "I think this might be the best book I have ever read…. It’s definitely not for everyone, but if you want to read about a heartbreaking story, yea this is the one then. Event if you are not familiar with Greek mythology you will find yourself enjoying it, I promise:)"

ghostie_gal shared a tip "the writing was absolutely beautiful but for some reason it did not make me cry, which was disappointing. but i think it was more of an operator error lol, not the writer’s fault 💀"

katie_smith-walker shared a tip "Continuing my journey into adaptations of Greek mythology. Boy was I shook by this one, the emotions portrayed within this story were amazing!"

chey-anne shared a tip "I went in with low expectations and this book surpassed them. A quick, mostly engaging, well written read. Not worth the hype at all, but if this is your first foray into the tale of Achilles it might be more entertaining."

kayla_grace_3749 shared a tip "Please read this if you wanna ball your eyes out. It is currently 1:04 in the morning and I am crying so hard coz I just finished it. This book will destroy you but unless you read it you’ll never know how much you need it. ♾/10"

regina_heel shared a tip "It was a very easy and quick read. The story gets super sad on some parts, you might cry. But it was a good story. I liked the characters, especially Patroclus."

ashy_dashy shared a tip "Heart breaking but so good. So much character development you have to read this book. Their relationship is so sweet 5/5 recommend"

amelia_narten shared a tip "My favourite book by FAR! I loved every word. I smiled throughout the whole thing, expect for the parts that made me want to throw the book against the wall. If you want to read a beautiful yet heartbreaking book this is the one you should look for"

sophia_1inamillion shared a tip "Loved the story, I'm always up for a good Greek theology book. It wasn't as gut ranching as I thought, but it takes a lot to get a sad reaction from me."

erika_lopez_991 shared a tip "At first I found the main character incredibly annoying, and yet I found myself making extra time in the day to read as much as I could. The writing is beautiful and the ending is so perfect and beautiful"

audiobookie shared a tip "The hero’s story from the perspective of his true love. Beautiful and tragic, It’s slowly paced, but not in a bad way. I think I liked Circe more but I’m glad I read it."

mairead_ryan shared a tip "This is my favorite read of the year and it’s only September. It broke me in the best way possible. As a fan of the Iliad and the Odyssey, reading this during my trip to Greece made everything so much better. I love Miller’s version of Achilles and Patroclus. The best kind of love story, genuine, covers their entire time together, breaks your heart in the best way. Read this book now."

love_book shared a tip "It was too long and too slow. I couldn’t really get into it. 4/10. I know people who loved it though. I think it’s just an acquired taste"

tiny_mushroom shared a tip "Wow. I have a deep love for Greek mythology always have at times I feel it’s my religion if I do say so myself. This book truly amazed me. Not only did it provide a wonderful story over topics I love to talk about but it showed me things. For example the way you should be treated it showed me that the way Achilles would treat Patroclus and viceversa. Their relationship was beautiful to the end and even further beyond that. Read this most definitely. 5/5⭐️"

mauriceclark shared a tip "have mixed feelings about this book, it's definitely written beautifully but not accurately to the original story. By that I mean is that Patroclus was NOT WEAK! I mean god, Patroclus literally killed the son of Zeus and was Achillies' EQUAL! Achilles did not have to protect Patroclus and have him stay at the tent during the Trojan war waiting for him like some wife ... god... okay but that aside, when I first read it I did really love it, maybe I'm a hopeless romantic but I got really sad at the end, wish it was portrayed more accurately. I am a little bit on the fence as well because Madeline Miller is a woman writing about two gay men which in certain aspects she didn't write well and neither does she have the experience of being a gay man (not saying women can't write it, but if they can't write it well then they absolutely shouldn't). Also Patroclus was obsessed with Achillies' feet a little too much because like every other page he was obsessing over Achillies feet LIKE OKAY... we get the foreshadowing!!! You love him!! Okay!!! The end!!! - also sorry, it seems like I hated the book but I actually really loved it I just love dissecting books and criticizing them."

kaite_pederson shared a tip "Where do I begin. This book tore my heart out and stomped on it, but that’s okay because it was a really incredible read. The romance Achilles and Paltroclus (definitely butchered that) had was simple and beautiful, but then they were forced into impossible circumstances where that love still powered through, it was beautiful."

brianna_barrett_7215 shared a tip "Love love LOVE this book! So for anyone who’s familiar with the Battle of Troy, most of the storyline may not be as exciting or enthralling but for uncultured babies like me who’s only knowledge of Greek mythology comes from the Percy Jackson books, this was an absolute treat! We all know the story of Achilles but not like this. Will recommend until the day I die."

hannah_grace1012 shared a tip "i love this book so much the end was one of the most devastating things i’ve read. i finished this book months ago but could still ugly sob just thinking about it. so many quotes have stuck with me, i just got madeline miller’s second book for christmas and i can’t wait to read it."

annabelle_lr shared a tip "5/5 Excellent romance, the best I’ve ever read. Not only romance, but deep love! The writing style is elegant and fits this retelling very well."

maria_3925 shared a tip "Honestly one of the best books I’ve ever read. I love mythology books and this one did not disappoint. Amazing writing and heart stopping ending. My favorite book of 2022."

mo_morse shared a tip "I loved that the book got me out of my slump. It's a good perspective shift, but I wish some of the characters had more depth. It's a little over hyped, but that doesn't diminish the writing"

micaela_lagdameo shared a tip "This book had no right to make me so attached to these characters and just shatter my heart ruthlessly in the end but despite how much I cried due to this book I would never hesitate to read it again"

lorianne_bianco_pel shared a tip "This book was one of the best sad books I have read in my life, I loved their love, Achilles is truly half the soul of Patroclus and the ending broke my heart. After reading this book, my definition of love had changed."

a.davu shared a tip "Even though I knew the story of Achilles, I could not predict the outcome that unfolded at the end. It took me a few chapters to get used to the writing style; it is nothing complicated, just different. The story itself is wonderfully crafted to fit into the legends of Achilles and the war of the Greeks against Troy."

alyssa_lopez_2668 shared a tip "This book has my wholeee heart. I loved the way that Madeline Miller wrote this. She really has a way of reimagining stories and it’s truly amazing. I don’t think I’ll ever recover from the ending."

deardaisymell shared a tip "I cried for a good 20 mins after reading this book, the love they had for each other was so touching and how they never left each other’s side too. The ending was hard to read in a good way."

megan_reigle shared a tip "I don’t have words to describe how well written this book is. It’s a great retelling of Greek stories. The ending was absolutely heartbreaking, and I don’t think there is another book like this. I think it will be a future classic. It was a beautiful love story as well. I highly recommend this to anyone who loves greek mythology."

hailey_fink_9293 shared a tip "Not a book I would have picked without the number of recommendations and I was not disappointed. Great balance of romance and action. The ending seemed a little disappointing but the last chapter pulled it all together in a satisfying way."

halle_shearer shared a tip "Telling the heartbreaking tragedy of Achilles and Patroclus' love, The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller recounts their yearning for each other from the point of view of a lover who could never stand alongside his hero. The book took a long time to finish since I had not felt like reading, but that didn’t make me enjoy it any less. I had to repeatedly set the book down to wipe my eyes, wishing the two could be together before Achilles died - something that they were both waiting to happen. My critiques of the book were mostly of the character’s choices, as I wish Patroclus loved himself more than Achilles since he kept being let down by the man meant to take down Troy. My least favorite character was Thetis, since she kept forcing Achilles to be something greater than he could be, preventing the romance from flourishing like it might have been able to without her. Briseis was my favorite character besides Patroclus since she was there for him during the most difficult points of the war, continuing to support them even if she knew it put her in danger. My feelings on all the characters were mixed, which I liked because I never could decide if they were truly good or bad. This back and forth also tied in well with the Greek tragedy that was the backbone of the plot. My books rating is an 8.7/10 since I had so many altering opinions of the characters, at the same time allowing me to connect better to them."

the_sword_in_the_stone shared a tip "I don’t have words for it. It’s this amazing mix of Greek mythology, and a LGBTQ+ romance. What really amazed me is how much it had in it aside from their relationship. It was like their relationship was an aspect of the book, not the book itself like most tend to do. I won’t be reading another one as good as this until a long time. Before you read this, I warn you this will set your standards so high."

abbyrose143 shared a tip "I feel like this will remain one of my favorite love stories. So beautifully written. I finished it in a couple of hours. Couldn't hold the tears back any longer on pages 339 and 340. I was a mess by the end, but in a good way. Prevailing love against all odds will always be one of my favorite tropes. This is a book I’ll read over and over again."

gabrielle_mendez shared a tip "I was almost gonna stop reading it but those last few pages rly got me balling my eyes out honestly it might be ✨underlying trauma✨but wtv it’s worth it for those last pages"

kayleeanna_gladback shared a tip "One of my absolute favorites! I really felt the characters and the romance. It kept me gripped until the last page, and the writing style was perfect. Would definitely recommend this book."

melanie_bohorquez shared a tip "Best freaking book, u convinced myself it couldn’t be that bad and that I wouldn’t cry about it… I did…4 times. It is incredible how many plot twist a simple book can have, although I guess, it isn’t a simple book. I am so glad I finally read it as it had been in my tbr for a LONG time and now I can’t help but imagine how such an extraordinary story sat on my shelf for months."

alexandra_paul_1600 shared a tip "I read this in one day. One of my absolute favorites. A wonderful mix of romance and fantasy, and I love Madeline Miller's writing style."

lily_the_leo shared a tip "Oh. My God. That ending, mwa. ******* superb you lil gay beans, tho Achilles was kinda a **** at the end. Yall should totally read if you like romance and mythology"

elizabeth_mikaelson shared a tip "My favorite book is Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper. But the story is very different from Song of Achilles. Out of My Mind is very heart wrenching but it’s so worth it!"

morgan_mcdougal shared a tip "LOVED. Even though I already knew how the book would end because I was familiar with the tale, it was a roller coaster of emotions. Very creatively written."

gabrielle_sturm shared a tip "This book was one of if not the best books I have ever read, this book was so beautiful written and an amazing take on the story of Achilles and the Trojan war, I can truly say that this book made me fall even more in love with reading and Greek mythology then I already am."

makenna_merlo shared a tip "I used to love to read as a kid and didn’t get back into it until pretty recently, but so far I’d say Circe (also by Madeline Miller) has left the biggest impact on me!! Send me yours!"

madison_olsen_7378 shared a tip "this book was amazing, originally i didn’t expect the emotional storyline but the ending works so well with the rest of the story. i was so impressed with how the story connects it was so beautiful."

m_lemon shared a tip "this book is so beautifully written. i only knew the gist of the story of achilles and patroclus and i knew how it would end. but oh my god, all i wanted throughout the book was for them to be happy. it is super well-paced, madeline does not waste a single moment of your time and it shows she did not waste the 10 years it took to write this. and you cry. you cry a lot. 10/10 highly recommend and will be reading again"

anna6 shared a tip "Honestly so beautiful, beautiful romance that I didn’t expect because I suck at reading summaries, but shocked me in the the best way possible, definitely cried"

andoni_barrica shared a tip "Get tissues ready. The love and admiration between the two characters are just so tender and beautiful. We know how it's going to end, but the delivery from Miller makes the pain worth experiencing."

nymos shared a tip "I finally finsihed it. I'm obsessed with greek mythology so I knew how it would end and its still made me cry. I dont normally cry with books I read. Its honestly beautiful to read and I enjoyed it"

jennalikesbooksss shared a tip "Omg. I can’t even explain how much this made me cry. It was so beautifully written and I loved the romance. It was so wholesome. It did have some action but it wasn’t over the top. It is one of my new favorites! But trust me, you probably will be sobbing."

aj_harmon shared a tip "I am usually not a fan of gay romance but honestly you don’t really see it. The ending made me cry and it was just genuinely sweet."

kaylie_leeman shared a tip "If you want a book that will take your heart and make it love again, just to throw it down a million flights of stairs, this book is for you."

rachel_halbach shared a tip "A wonderfully written read! Beautiful details that make it seem as though you are actually there. The plot is easy to understand and filled with stunning hints of Greek mythology. A beautiful interpretation of a story few know. Easy to read in a day or throughout the week! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"

sophia_felipe shared a tip "Finally! A text portraying Achilles and Patroclus as lovers. It made my heart warm, and yet made me cry. This book is a fine read. Would recommend it to anyone."

bekah_angel shared a tip "I just finished reading this book a few days ago and really enjoyed it! I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves Greek mythology!"

jymbee shared a tip "i like to read on my lunch breaks but i’ve also been told to brace myself for tears! i need to know roughly where to stop and finish at home to cry in peace!"

mega_fam_vlogs shared a tip "This is such a good book to get you out of a slump!!!! I literally recommend this book to EVERYONE this had me bawling my eyes out!!! The only thing I recommend tho is having a safe space to read this book so you aren’t bawling while in a public place lol"

victoriastraw shared a tip "This book and it’s love story can only be described as perfect. I’ve never loved a book more in my life. Madeline Miller engulfs you in the world of ancient kingdoms with amazing description. Felt like I was watching tv. Absolutely phenomenal."

becca_s28 shared a tip "i am absolutely floored. this book is everything i could have ever wanted and more and it deserves to be as hyped and popular as it is. start to finish, it is beautifully written. eloquent and incredibly thoughtful descriptive language, well paced and didn’t feel like anything was dragging for unnecessary lengths of time. this is a classic story that i only know briefly as i’m not someone who really studies greek mythology, but nonetheless an incredible take on the beauty of love within mortal life we as humans are capable of that separates us from that of gods and deities. will go down as one of my favorite books of all time."

adam_cantrell_5577 shared a tip "So freaking good. If you are debating reading it, wondering if it is as good as they say...Just read it. You will love the narrative and story lines. So good!!! 13/10 rec"

gaby_palomo shared a tip "While reading this book, I wasn’t too convinced by all the hype it was getting. But once I finished it is when I really appreciated the story."

baylee_pletan shared a tip "Beautifully tragic, this book broke me! Gorgeous prose! One of the best books I have read in a long time. It makes you really feel something. Everything from a good belly laugh to your heart crying and screaming."

lacey_9648 shared a tip "I read this book and fell in love immediately. The way she puts the love of the two boys into words is amazing. But I want to find a book similar. Any suggestions?"

crystal_hinton_342 shared a tip "i loved this book so so much. i love the relationship between patroclus and achilles and how it grew, and the ending is just so sad and beautiful. i would highly recommend reading or listening to this book for anyone who does not understand greek mythology very well."

mistery__rocketeer shared a tip "The book starts of slow and calm and slowly builds up, the author has a way of writing that makes you worried for the characters, you’re left wishing one had said something more to the other, hugged the other, done something more, it builds and builds and builds till the climax and leaves you thinking “I will never recover from this.” I want to erase this book from my mind just to read it again, thinking of it makes me cry, thinking of them makes me sob, I’m in love with this book, I love it so much and I wish I can some how forget it, just to read it again. Love this book. Please read it, it’s truly amazing"

RWilson shared a tip "A very romantic addition to the myth of Achilles and Patroclus, gives a new dimension to and makes sense of Achilles rage after tragedy."

erin_6622 shared a tip "I loved this book! I actually read it all in one go because I was so caught up in the story!! It’s known for being a sad book (for good reason) but it’s also beautiful. The happy moments are so amazing and o felt so giddy reading them. The sad moments were gorgeously written and made me sob until I had to put it down for a few minutes just to proceed with the story without tears blocking my view. Absolutely perfect book for a sad day or just for fun! 10/10 5/5 wold definitely read again!!!"

anna_q_1507 shared a tip "This is a great book. I read it because I thought it was a book about Achilles and his story of war and the more brutal side of it instead of a romance. So if you’re looking for a romance its a great book, not so much for brutal battles."

noah_probably shared a tip "As a queer boy who's had a love for Greek Mythology since elementary school, I guess it isn't surprising that this book took over my entire life. My first time reading it was in one sitting. I literally couldn't put it down. I tried. Then I read it again almost immediately after. And then listened to it on Audible for a third time. This book is a fantastic read for all demographics, whether you know Mythology or not. Whether you're queer or not. But for those of us who see our own story told through the heartbreak of Patroclus and Achilles, it hits different. I can't imagine this story not ripping someone's heart out. I felt every emotion possible reading this. I laughed. I swooned. I reminisced young love. I was anxious and excited and fully gripped the entire story, even already knowing how it goes. I cried. And then I ugly cried. And then I went back for more. The prose Madeline uses, the absolute poetry that is her writing, brought this retelling of The Iliad to life again. I cannot recommend this book enough to everyone in my life. And I recommend it to all of you too. "I could recognize him by touch alone, by smell; I would know him blind, by the way his breaths came and his feet struck the earth. I would know him in death, at the end of the world.""

amlys shared a tip "The ancient world’s most famous war turned intimate by some of the most beautiful writing you’ll ever encounter. Just because you know how it ends doesn’t mean the story won’t touch your heart forever."

brien_loomis shared a tip "Beautifully written, heart wrenching story about two boys in love. I laughed and I cried and I couldn’t put it down. This is an absolute must-read."

alexandra_alston shared a tip "This is LITERALLY the most beautiful love story I have ever heard, read, seen or listened to. But it’s not just about their love. It’s about everything surrounding it and that truly elevates this book for me"

nooneishome shared a tip "God, this book hits so hard. I bought this book not knowing what I was honestly going into, I heard there was queer representation and I've always loved Greek mythology. This book has hit me so hard, and I feel like no other book can compare to it. I cried multiple times. The emotions are conveyed so well, and the writing is beautiful. This book is super hyped, and it deserves every ounce of it."

sarah_williams_8500 shared a tip "this book was beautifully written in my opinion. i saw a lot of bad reviews on it before reading, but i have always loved history and been intrigued by greek mythology. if you enjoy either of those you will enjoy this book! 🤍"

BookishBoi shared a tip "This book destroyed me. Don't make the mistake of getting attached to the characters, it will be detrimental to your mental health"

dre_periodt shared a tip "I absolutely love this book. If they make a movie of this you better bet I’m watching that movie a million times. I’m so in love with this book and it made/makes me cry so much. It’s amazing. If you’re thinking about getting it, STOP THINKING AND GET IT!!"

cheyenne_corty shared a tip "This novel made me cry, but two hours later. The narrative weaved itself into my psyche and then made itself at home for weeks after reading it. The passion, drama, melancholy, and humor are so expertly done by Miller. I will say that her allusions are heavy handed, see feet, but I forgave that because the rest of the narrative was so beautiful. A worthy read. (You can read this without any knowledge of Greek mythology, Miller does a good job of explaining characters and stories about them within the narrative)"

jacob_longini shared a tip "Although it was a little YA-ish for my tastes at moments, this was a truly beautiful retelling of the Trojan War. The treatment of supernatural elements reminded me of a more mature "Percy Jackson", and the descriptions of heroic acts and war-time violence were captivating and compelling. I was also impressed with the normalizing way the author included aspects of non-hetero sexuality. This kind of inclusion is beneficial to the reading community."

Chchchchiiaa shared a tip "Finished it today and I honestly am heartbroken 💔 rate: 9/10 ⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️SPOILER⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️I was honestly mad at Achilles for the way he acted at the end, but even more mad at his mom😐 Poor Patroclus deserved better 💔They all wronged him :( - Gotta admit that at first I didn’t like Patroclus because I felt like he didn’t seem to care for Achilles as much as Achilles him, but then during the end my thoughts changed 😭🥲 & wtf was up with Achilles son?😐 #bookreview #thesongofachilles"

shelby_evans_3284 shared a tip "I cannot put into words how beautiful this story is. Incredible writing. I’ve never seen a classic tale retold in a way that had me hanging on every word. 11/10"

bwch13 shared a tip "4.9/5 I don't wanna talk about it but I will ig :'((( I'm still traumatized. don't read this book omg. it's amazing and also horrible and you will cry and not in a good way trust me you will be so empty afterward. just don't. it's not worth it. I loved loved loved the first half but after they leave their "training" it kinda just all went to **** lol I still will always carry this book as part of my body mind heart and soul. I just can't explain it any other way. okay bye I gotta go cry again."

brooklyn_sumrall shared a tip "I really loved the book and story the ending was so good but I do think it was over hyped so I didn’t cry like everyone told me I would 🥰still a amazing book though"

starscosmos shared a tip "beautiful and amazing in every way. didn’t make me cry like I thought it would but I still loved it. The love that Achilles and Patroclus have for each other is sooo beautiful and heartbreaking. I highly recommend this book."

ami444 shared a tip "loved this book like no other! it was my first time reading a book in this category and i loved the angst and romance and everything in between!"

katie_scherley shared a tip "i loved this book. i cried reading it and i feel that this book has part of my soul left along with it. their love story is so vivid and beautiful, it’s so easy to imagine. but like the saying goes all good things come to an end."

angie_mendoza shared a tip ""May my bones not be buried apart from your bones, Achilles. May they lie together, just as we grew up together." is my favorite quote from the Iliad. Madeline Miller seemed to avoid direct quotes from the Iliad in this retelling but I feel like the whole book embodied that quote."

arianna_kirt shared a tip "This is the kind of book that you just can't stop thinking about. It emotionally wrecked me, but in a good way. Best book I've ever read, hands down. It gave me a whole new outlook on Achilles' character in the Illiad."

elizabeth2.24 shared a tip "THIS BOOK!! This book is so damn sad, it’s left a whole in my heart. No longer am I a happy go lucky person, I’m pessimistic and rude now. But it’s amazing highly recommend. It’s also gay, thank god."

cldknj shared a tip "the book was a very cute romance book until the end the end felt very rushed and under explained :(( the world building was amazing up until this point also i feel the portral of achilles through out the beginning of the book didn't align with his actions towards the end. obviously this is based upon greek mythology so the plot of the book was known from the beginning i just personally believe his character wasn't built correctly for the ending"

boobeee1 shared a tip "just finished reading it now and i absolutely LOVED it. it’s a beautiful story. the writing style is easy to follow and descriptive and the book is enjoyable for everyone, even to people who don’t read greek mythology related books. i’m still sniffling as i type this out, that story really was amazing i would def recommend it to everybody"

lorelai_cymbalak shared a tip "Obviously a warning for spoilers, while I feel a very stereotypical answer I loved the entire backstory of how Patroclus got exiled and in turn how he came to meet Achilles."

grace_terry shared a tip "Madeline Miller is such an amazing and beautiful writer. I’d read her grocery list. Song of Achilles provides an interesting perspective and a lot of insight on a well known story from mythology."

nadriannaa shared a tip "I finished this book and was in tears! It takes a lot for a book to make me cry and this one did it!! I loved it so much. #romance"

Ame_G shared a tip "I just couldn’t get into this book, however it had potential and I’ll definitely try again when I get into mythology or more historical novels."

robbie_garn shared a tip "An absolutely wonderfully written book that perfectly portrays the romance and betrayal between Achilles and Patroclus. (Great LGBTQ+ romance story)"

candice_1676 shared a tip "Yess! I feel like I loved most when Patroclus and Achilles were training with Chiron together. Everything about that was just so magical :) What about you?"

tramychael_ross_1505 shared a tip "𝙼𝚊𝚍𝚎𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚎 𝙼𝚒𝚕𝚕𝚎𝚛 𝚑𝚊𝚜 𝚌𝚊𝚙𝚝𝚞𝚛𝚎𝚍 𝚖𝚎 𝚊𝚐𝚊𝚒𝚗 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑 𝚑𝚎𝚛 𝚒𝚗𝚌𝚛𝚎𝚍𝚒𝚋𝚕𝚎 𝚜𝚝𝚘𝚛𝚢𝚝𝚎𝚕𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚐. 𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝚜𝚝𝚘𝚛𝚢 𝚘𝚏 𝚏𝚛𝚒𝚎𝚗𝚍𝚜𝚑𝚒𝚙, 𝚘𝚏 𝚕𝚘𝚟𝚎, 𝚘𝚏 𝚝𝚛𝚊𝚐𝚎𝚍𝚢. 𝚂𝚘 𝚋𝚎𝚊𝚞𝚝𝚒𝚏𝚞𝚕𝚕𝚢 𝚠𝚛𝚒𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚗. 𝙰 𝚍𝚎𝚏𝚒𝚗𝚒𝚝𝚎 𝚛𝚎𝚌𝚘𝚖𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚍!"

ginger_whisper shared a tip "didn’t understand or know anything about greek mythology prior to this read but let me say, it’s the best novel I’ve ever read. many tears were shed as well as many smiles."

ware_lyan shared a tip "Miller's reimagination of Achilles and his relationship with Patroclus is so beautiful. I cried and thought about the beauty of the devotion and love she portrayed for many days after I finished this book. Centering the story from Patroclus' point of view gives humanity to a story about a revered demi-god."

sky_editsxx shared a tip "I was never into Greek mythology movies so I thought I wouldn’t be into Greek mythology books but ohh boyyyy this changed my perspective a lot. I didn’t cry when I finished to book the same day but the next day I had a mental breakdown over this book. This book shows you true love and changed your view of things. PATROCLUS AND ACHILLES FOREVERRRRR #thesongofachilles #patroclus #achilles"

jonathan_otieno shared a tip "This was the first novel I ever read and I finished it in a couple of days. It is literally so good and the character development was perfect. The ending was sad but I feel very satisfied with the book and I still do miss the characters ❤️"

mossindawoods shared a tip "JESUS CHRIST THIS BOOK IS AMAZING!!! i love it so much, it was pulling at my heart-strings. i legitimately cried, i love this book so much<333"

kaitlin_adams_2987 shared a tip "This was the romance that broke my heart. I was so in love with the characters. Their development was amazing and the ending was beautiful and heart breaking. I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for an emotional rollercoaster."

sophia_lyvers shared a tip "Such a