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The Song of Achilles
“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.
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Reviews
I absolutely loved The Song of Achilles. One of the most compelling aspects of the novel was how the author explored sexuality and gender, offering a fresh and deeply human perspective on a well-known myth. It was incredible to see a protagonist and epic hero who is homosexual, something rarely depicted in classical retellings. Madeline Miller’s writing beautifully captures the depth of love between Achilles and Patroclus, portraying their relationship with tenderness, strength, and authenticity. This novel challenges outdated narratives that paint homosexuality as weak or secondary, instead presenting a love story that is just as powerful and profound as any legendary romance. I hope books like this continue to gain recognition, helping to break down toxic societal views and foster greater acceptance. The Song of Achilles is not just a retelling; it is a reclamation of love, identity, and heroism.
By jjkeevy
BEST BOOK I’VE EVER READ IN MY WHOLE LIFE. This book literally had everything I needed in my life. I laughed, cried, blushed, and had many more feeling I don’t think I can name. The way the story was told was just almost too good to be real (and the best part it was real). Loved it with all my heart. If I could pay one million dollars to read this book again as it was the first time, I would be so grateful and happy to be in debt for the rest of my life.
By Cessof
I couldn’t recommend this book enough. I never became bored. As I completed daily tasks I found myself lost in my head wondering what was going to happen next. This book is full emotion and poetically written in a way that me tearing up at the end. Was sad to finish this book.
By Byrdhous3
After reading this beautifully written tale of Achilles and Patroclus, it felt so real that I wonder if these stories are based on true events. I cried at the end. So so beautiful.
By Shaye bae bae
Loved the book and this version of a story that I already loved! I was expecting a bit more from the ending, it seemed a little rushed. Other than that I loved this book!
By KimBSmith1