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Made all the better by the fact I‘m currently in Pelion Greece I loved this book - It‘s an adaptation of a classic Greek legend of the fate of Achilles - full of passion , war , Greek gods and drama ! . A very good read !

Cathythoughts That‘s great Emma. Perfect setting ♥️♥️♥️ 4d

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BookBabe2018

The Song of Achilles | Madeline Miller

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Magic, heartbreak, and love ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Allthebookclubs

The Song of Achilles | Madeline Miller

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The tale of Achilles, as told by Patroclus. This book explores the relationship that may have been more than just leader and henchman, as suggested in Iliad. While some scholars claim their relationship was not romantic, this book explores the possibility that it may have been and it feels like MM may have drawn some of her ideas from the Shakespeare portrayal about them being nothing but sexual. Book #25 in 2024

Allthebookclubs The rest of my review: An interesting read, but full of boring characters with no real dialogue or reason for living other than, he is a god and I am a prince and so on… (edited) 1mo

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TheIntrovertedDodoBird

The Song of Achilles | Madeline Miller

#thesongofachilles #greekmythology #madelinemiller #achilles #patroclus #patrochilles #books #theiliad #tsoa #literature #darkacademia #booklover #achillesxpatroclus #greekmyths #iliad #bookworm #classics #bookrecommendations #reading #achillesandpatroclus #bookish #lightacademia #mythology #ya #greekgods #demigods #romance #lgbtq #mlmromance

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TheIntrovertedDodoBird

The Song of Achilles | Madeline Miller

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Plato expressed belief through the mouth of Phaedrus in his Symposium that Achilles & Patroclus were "undeniable lovers," though historians & scholars alike have discouraged such ancient musings with prejudice & bias. As a Classicist, Miller grew frustrated with a subject that has been up for debate for a millennia, & so tsoa was born, a vivid reimagining of The Iliad penned in immersive prose, breathing fresh life into Homer's famous characters.

nonbinaryandbitter Thank you for reminding me of this read, put on hold!!! 1mo

TheIntrovertedDodoBird @nonbinaryandbitter It's such a beautiful book. I cried my eyes out the first time I read it. Happy reading. I'll look out for your thoughts on it x 1mo

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TheIntrovertedDodoBird

The Song of Achilles. Anniversary Edition | Madeline Miller