The Song of Achilles
A Novel
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Madeline Miller
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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.
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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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The Trojan War gets Miller's masterful treatment
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It started a bit slow for me, however Frazer Douglas kept me engaged and I was quickly convinced that he him self was Petroclus. It is always a worry of mine regarding how the performer would do with acting out the parts of the opposite sex - but not in the song of Achilles. Frazer has done a wonderful job in performing the male and female parts.
I was worried I would get lost with all the names, but it was easy to listen along and look at the official website to look up the characters. The story it self is wonderful and well described. I felt all emotions that Madeline Miller wanted me to feel. I even shed some tears.
This book has sparked my curiosity to once again dive into Greek mythology and learn more! Very happy that I chose this audio book. I don’t think I would’ve had the same feelings if i were to read it
Glad I went outside my comfort Zone for this
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I love Madeline Miller's books!
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Beautiful and Captivating
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It is THAT good. Do not pass on this book.
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