We have all heard the legend of Achilles, but The Song Of Achilles allows us to dive into his story and discover details we never knew. Achilles is the son of the cruel sea goddess Thetis and legendary king Peleus — an irresistible prince. Patroclus is an awkward young prince who has been exiled from his kingdom. Brought together because of this exile, Patroclus and Achilles form a close relationship. After being trained by the centaur Chiron, they must go to Troy to fight because Helen of Sparta has been kidnapped. However, they will be tested by the Gods and Fates and friends as they embark down this dangerous path.
Miller did an absolutely stunning job on this Greek myth retelling. I thought it was super interesting how she wrote the book from the point of view of Patroclus, who is more of a side character in Greek mythology. There are so many twists and turns in this book and, honestly, I learned so much more about the story of Achilles. There were a lot of details that I did not know about his hero journey. And, you know me, there is a big romance aspect in this novel. It is more complex and layered than the other books I usually read, and I really liked that about this book as well. There is something so powerful about this book that I couldn’t and still can’t put my finger on. It is a Percy Jackson-meets-adult novel which, of course, makes it a must-read for everyone!
Book of the Week is an Opinion culture column written and created by Keenan Yates ‘24 used to give weekly book recommendations in the form of short blurbs and reviews.
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