tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734740821043177646.post4574400240556866631..comments2023-09-27T15:04:15.227+01:00Comments on Books of Amber: The Song of Achilles by Madeline MillerAmber (Books of Amber)http://www.blogger.com/profile/01750403330691361583noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734740821043177646.post-12464316630840498452013-08-07T20:29:02.288+01:002013-08-07T20:29:02.288+01:00I'm still processing the ending as well. Even ...I'm still processing the ending as well. Even though I had read The Iliad and knew what had to happen, I didn't anticipate becoming so attached to Patroclus. The way that Miller describes their relationship is so beautiful and haunting. <br /><br />I wrote a review on my blog if you'd like to check it out: http://alexandrampatterson.com/2013/07/26/book-review-the-song-of-achilles-by-madeline-miller/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734740821043177646.post-61365602863142768412013-07-31T15:11:35.884+01:002013-07-31T15:11:35.884+01:00Yay! I loved this one too! Bleh, the epic poem. I ...Yay! I loved this one too! Bleh, the epic poem. I am not a fan of Homer. I'm pretty sure I stalled out partway through The Iliad. There's this part where he lists ALL OF THE SHIPS and who is sailing them. Like, remember that there were HUNDREDS of ships? OH MY GOD I HAVE NO CARING ABOUT THIS.<br /><br />Patroclus and Achilles are so cute. Gah! I love that part where Achilles is like I don't care if they judge me and I'm like squeeeee.<br /><br />This one was pretty slow, but it was totally the right speed. And, also, yes, the writing. It was simple, but deceptively so. It just fit so well.<br /><br />Ooooh, you didn't know about Patroclus? YOUCH.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734740821043177646.post-49823965618844257592013-07-24T00:30:48.422+01:002013-07-24T00:30:48.422+01:00I saw this book in a bookstore somewhere last year...I saw this book in a bookstore somewhere last year and since, like you, I LOVE everything about Ancient Greece and Rome, I really wanted to read it. I'm so happy that you loved it so much (though I knew this already) and I think I might have to buy it soon. I'm pretty sure you will force me to anyway.<br /><br />Also, love the new review style!!Judithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10169574717441851611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734740821043177646.post-8489292591908071962013-07-23T04:13:18.931+01:002013-07-23T04:13:18.931+01:00I honestly cannot believe I haven't read this ...I honestly cannot believe I haven't read this yet. I adore Greek mythology so freaking much (especially Trojan-War related) and I bought it for my Kindle ages ago. I guess that's what happens when you blog about books and are constantly surrounded by ALL THE BOOKS - some end up passing us by. But I will not let that happen with The Song of Achilles. I also really enjoy stories told from an unusual perspective, or the perspective of a side character. <br />After reading your lovely review, I just need to get on with it already! Hopefully very soon. Your comment has got me super interested in the ending of this book - since I know where Patroclus and Achilles both end up by the war's end. Hmm. Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03052456915027241479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734740821043177646.post-8130929295464827842013-07-20T09:48:33.541+01:002013-07-20T09:48:33.541+01:00Ok that's another person that has said this is...Ok that's another person that has said this is good. I don't read a lot of LGBT (actually I think I've only read 1) so I wasn't sure about this but everybody has said how gorgeous the writing is and I LOVE mythology, especially Greek so I'm going to add this to my tbr.<br /><br />I know I'm gonna be gutted by the ending because well... Achilles :(Jazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02234168594031112363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734740821043177646.post-51011402858255862782013-07-20T08:56:19.258+01:002013-07-20T08:56:19.258+01:00Omg! That's an awesome review :) I have to rea...Omg! That's an awesome review :) I have to read this book, like I must read it! It sounds amazing, and since I love mythology, I think I'll enjoy every single page :) meduzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01269468142153692250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5734740821043177646.post-68674200646270650012013-07-19T15:16:03.643+01:002013-07-19T15:16:03.643+01:00CRYING but also laughing, you didn't even ment...CRYING but also laughing, you didn't even mention you'd be reviewing it ;_____; AND ALL TIME FAVOURITE GOODBYE Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14609573050968690556noreply@blogger.com