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The Song of Achilles

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The Song of Achilles

Written by: Madeline Miller
Narrated by: Frazer Douglas
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“At once a scholar’s homage to The Iliad and startlingly original work of art by an incredibly talented new novelist….A book I could not put down.”
—Ann Patchett

“Mary Renault lives again!” declares Emma Donoghue, author of Room, referring to The Song of Achilles, Madeline Miller’s thrilling, profoundly moving, and utterly unique retelling of the legend of Achilles and the Trojan War. A tale of gods, kings, immortal fame, and the human heart, The Song of Achilles is a dazzling literary feat that brilliantly reimagines Homer’s enduring masterwork, The Iliad. An action-packed adventure, an epic love story, a marvelously conceived and executed page-turner, Miller’s monumental debut novel has already earned resounding acclaim from some of contemporary fiction’s brightest lights—and fans of Mary Renault, Bernard Cornwell, Steven Pressfield, and Colleen McCullough’s Masters of Rome series will delight in this unforgettable journey back to ancient Greece in the Age of Heroes.

 Classics Fantasy Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Royalty Ancient History Greece Ancient Greece Destiny Greek Mythology Heartfelt Mythology War Romance

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Despised and abandoned by his own father, Patroclus lives in the shadow of the demigod Achilles. However, the two princes still grow up to be the closest of friends. When Greece’s honour is threatened by the Trojans, they head off together to a war that will be sung about for centuries.

The prowess of the legendary Achilles during the Trojan war is well-known, but Madeline Miller’s audiobook provides a completely different perspective on his story. The Song of Achilles transports listeners back to ancient Greece to revisit Homer’s Iliad through the eyes of Achilles’ lesser-known companion, the young Greek prince Patroclus. Their love for each other is palpable, as Miller brings heart and soul to her characters in this refreshing take on the relationship between the two warriors.

Miller’s debut novel is a reflection of the author’s passion for classic literature: with a masters in Classics and years of experience as a Latin and Greek teacher, she was well equipped to write this spellbinding and epic tale of love and war. Frazer Douglas’ narration only emphasizes the beauty of this story, with his stable pace and sophisticated inflections. Madeline Miller received praise from many critics, as well as the Orange Prize for Fiction for her first novel, which she wrote over the course of ten long years.

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I had high expectations after finishing Miller’s “Circe”. I fell in love with Patroclus. This book was amazing, and I loved the narration and changing voices. I can’t wait for another great novel by Miller #audible1

Amazing

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I loved this book. It was amazing. The story line was intriguing and engrossing I had to keep turning the page. Each character felt different in their own way, by the way they walked or acted. The voice actor wasn't great he needed more emotion to convey what the characters were feeling.

Amazing in some ways...

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I read the second novel first and found it to be outstanding! This is still an excellent book in my opinion but it didn't capture me as thoroughly. Maybe it was the backdrop of the Trojan war. Anyway I still enjoyed it!!

Very good, but not as good as Circe.

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the untold tale as we know it, very powerful and moving, well written and spoken 10/10

loved it

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A Well-researched and vividly imaginative recreation of the western world’s oldest heroes. Miller gives familiar characters new depth and complexity and breathes new life into oft-told stories. Most importantly, she makes you feel in your chest the yearning ache that inevitably comes with deep love for another. A must-read.

Beautiful and powerful

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