Finished reading the Song of Achilles,,
Here's some of my thoughts,, bc I wanna ramble about it-
*spoilers for the song of achilles-*
×) Overall,, I like the story. I'm a fan of Greek mythology,, and I already (vaugely,, not super in-depth) knew the story / myth. (See edit for this part ->) My least favorite part was that Patroclus was kinda over feminized sometimes. .. Now it makes sense bc before the fight that he [Patroclus] dressed up as Achilles, he isn't a warrior, he's much more a healer. And I don't mind that,, they balance each other out well, it was just kinda weird sometimes- /not neg,, [Edit : I just realized it's bc he's an unreliable narrator,, he views himself as weaker- that's why there's a change when he's dressed up as Achilles and actually like,, fighting- yeah- /pos (so I take back what I said about that before!!)]
×) I really really liked that the author switched after Patroclus & Achilles died,, and you see that it's his ghost talking to Achilles mother, OOF THAT HIT LIKE A TRUCK- but very nice story & like,, plot wise. I also like the authors writing style,, Having to read through Patroclus' little blurbs / commentary killed me- ESPECIALLY,, HAVING TO SEE ACHILLES MOURN HIM??? OW??? I'm also a big sucker for slow burns. And this book's a tragedy first,, and a slow burn second, love that <33 (Hunger Games & Percy Jackson as well-)
×) Me personally,, I like the mountain with Chiron. I like the peace and nice moments before the Trojan war. And as much as i cried,, the part where Achilles is mourning and then when we see Patroclus talking to his mother,, I think those are my top 3 (three) favorite parts.
×) I had to re-read some parts,, it was one of those like,, *shocked cat face* "HUH?!!?" /pos
×) And then gay people!! Woo! :]]]
×) fav. Quotes ;
- "I would recognise you in total darkness, were you mute and I deaf. I would recognise you in another lifetime entirely, in different bodies, different times. And I would love you in all of this, until the very last star in the sky burnt out into oblivion."
- "perhaps it is the greater grief, after all, to be left on earth when another is gone. Do you think?"
I'm getting tired,, so I'll continue this later-
Overall,, solid. about,, 7.5/10 :]] would / will read again :]