Comments on: Review: The Song of Achilles, Madeline Miller

By: Swapna

Swapna — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:47:34 +0000

Sold! Thanks for this great review!!

By: cbjames

cbjames — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 21:35:04 +0000

I always thought Patroclus was the older of the two. Still, sounds like a good book. And, yes, Jodie should read The Iliad. It’s terrific.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:54:42 +0000

This sounds fascinating! Definitely one to be on the lookout for.

By: jessicabookworm

jessicabookworm — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:07:40 +0000

I adore Greek Mythology, and this sounds like something a bit different, will definitely be adding it to my tbr list.

By: Carrie C.

Carrie C. — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:36:52 +0000

Sounds great, thanks for the review! This is definitely on the list now, and it wouldn’t have been otherwise.

By: heidenkind

heidenkind — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 05:51:37 +0000

I got chills reading your review! Achilles has always been rather uninteresting to me as a character, but I love books about relationships, so I’ll definitely keep an eye out for this one.

By: Danielle

Danielle — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:09:04 +0000

Achilles was always a mythological hero that I had trouble with, in the sense that I could never find anything approachable about him. His exploits made him seem cold, dazzling, and distant. Miller’s novel sounds like an intriguing way of acquiring a better understanding of him. Thank you for the enticing review.

By: nomadreader

nomadreader — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:02:28 +0000

I picked up a copy of this one at ALA last week because it sounded so amazing. Now I’m even more excited to get started!

By: zibilee

zibilee — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:14:20 +0000

I am unfamiliar with this subject, but you enthusiasm makes me think I need to go out and grab this one right now! I love the way that you described it, and think that it sounds like an excellent read. Off to see where I can find it!

By: Ana

Ana — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:28:47 +0000

OMG, yes to all of it! It was one of my fave reads of 2011 and I loved it so so much.

Jodie, I never read the Iliad in full although I have read ABOUT the Iliad but I don’t think you NEED to in order to enjoy the book.