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    The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
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    A gorgeously written, emotionally rich reimagining of the Iliad - equal parts epic love story and meditation on heroism. If you love myth with a modern heart, this one will stick with you.

    'The Song of Achilles' by Madeline Miller is a beautifully written reimagining of the Iliad, focusing on the relationship between Achilles and his companion Patroclus. The story is narrated from Patroclus' perspective, starting from their childhood together and leading up to the events of the Trojan War. Miller's writing style is described as poetic and engaging, bringing the characters and mythological elements to life in a captivating manner.

    MY FATHER WAS A KING AND THE SON OF KINGS. HE was a short man, as most of us were, and built like a bull, all shoulders. He married my mother when she was fourteen and sworn by the priestess to be fru...
    September 2011
    399 pages

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