Name: Le Chant d'Achille
Rating: 4.408484681709778 (5451 reviews)
ISBN: 9782919547333

Madeline Miller

Christine Auché

Patrocle, jeune prince maladroit, part en exil à la cour du roi Pélé. Il y rencontre Achille, son exact contraire, doué pour tout ce qu'il entreprend. Malgré leurs différences, les deux jeunes hommes deviennent inséparables. Le destin les mènent à la guerre de Troie. La violence des Dieux et des hommes fera de leur histoire un drame. Madeline Miller, professeur de grec ancien et spécialiste de Shakespeare, revisite L'Iliade pour en tirer un grand roman d'apprentissage et une poignante tragédie amoureuse.

Le Chant d'Achille

Ashlyn Barrett

He is half of my soul, as the poets say. 

Sadie Hoffman

jana 

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Kyara Rasking

i forgot this was a song of achilles quote 

Cole Stoots

I could recognize him by touch alone, by smell; I would know him blind, by the way his breaths came and his feet struck the earth. I would know him in death, at the end of the world. 

Lexi D

Steffi Colberg

Emma Hak-Kovacs

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Cynthia Langley

Bella Paterson

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Laura

clara

Whitney Lambert

Chey

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Samantha Murguia

cait <3

Maggie Hotmer

Victoria

Gertrud Sofie

Alina

Emilia Vulliamy

Maisha Prather

And perhaps it is the greater grief, after all, to be left on earth when another is gone. 

Moira

Leonie

Kaitlyn R

kristin :)

Akansha

Lauren

Namera Nous

Laura Dobie

casey

"If you have to go, you know I will go with you."

faith hurren

Lotte van Gool

Greece in the age of heroes. Patroclus, an awkward young prince, has been exiled to the court of King Peleus and his perfect son Achilles. Despite their differences, Achilles befriends the shamed prince, and as they grow into young men skilled in the arts of war and medicine, their bond blossoms into something deeper - despite the displeasure of Achilles's mother Thetis, a cruel sea goddess. But when word comes that Helen of Sparta has been kidnapped, Achilles must go to war in distant Troy and fulfill his destiny. Torn between love and fear for his friend, Patroclus goes with him, little knowing that the years that follow will test everything they hold dear.

The Song of Achilles

I was left in pieces and I couldn’t stop thinking about it after. Such a brilliant retelling of an epic but in the perspective of a very human character.

just

“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.

A Novel

although i knew it would never have happened, i still wished patroclus and achilles could've stayed in mount pelion for a little longer, if not forever :(( watching their downfall happen was like seeing it move through a cruel film, and the tragedy of it all was definitely one of the most heart-wrenching things ever.

yachii

 is one of my favourite books. Patroclus was my favourite character because of his loyalty and kindness, and I loved the relationship between him and Achilles. Although I was disappointed with some of Achilles’ choices towards the end, I still cared about him. Madeline Miller’s writing is beautiful, and the ending was heartbreaking but perfect. .

Charlie Read

The Song of Achilles is one of my favourite books. Patroclus was my favourite character because of his loyalty and kindness, and I loved the relationship between him and Achilles. Although I was disappointed with some of Achilles’ choices towards the end, I still cared about him. Madeline Miller’s writing is beautiful, and the ending was heartbreaking but perfect. .

my favorite book of all time! it was written so beautifully and the tragedy was no doubt more impactful and than i expected it to be 🫠 i #love u PatroChilles !

WINNER OF THE ORANGE PRIZE FOR FICTION 2012 Greece in the age of heroes. Patroclus, an awkward young prince, has been exiled to the court of King Peleus and his perfect son Achilles. Despite their differences, Achilles befriends the shamed prince, and as they grow into young men skilled in the arts of war and medicine, their bond blossoms into something deeper - despite the displeasure of Achilles's mother Thetis, a cruel sea goddess. But when word comes that Helen of Sparta has been kidnapped, Achilles must go to war in distant Troy and fulfill his destiny. Torn between love and fear for his friend, Patroclus goes with him, little knowing that the years that follow will test everything they hold dear.

Joana Mae

Rating: ★★★☆☆ (3/5) Madeline Miller’s *The Song of Achilles* is undeniably well-written. The prose is beautiful, lyrical, and immersive—every sentence feels carefully crafted. If you appreciate elegant writing, this book delivers that in spades. However, as someone who isn’t really into mythology anymore, I found parts of the story challenging. For readers unfamiliar with Greek mythology or the Trojan War, this can be a drawback. There were moments where I felt disconnected because the narrative assumes some prior knowledge, and at times, it seemed like the story didn’t fully conclude certain threads. That said, the emotional depth is undeniable. Patroclus’ journey and his relationship with Achilles are heartbreaking—I genuinely felt sad for him. The book shines in portraying love, loyalty, and tragedy, even if the mythological backdrop wasn’t my favorite. Final Thoughts: If you love mythology or poetic storytelling, this is a must-read. If you’re like me and mythology isn’t your thing, you might still appreciate the writing, but expect moments of disconnect.

Achilles, "the best of all the Greeks," son of the cruel sea goddess Thetis and the legendary king Peleus, is strong, swift, and beautiful— irresistible to all who meet him. Patroclus is an awkward young prince, exiled from his homeland after an act of shocking violence. Brought together by chance, they forge an inseparable bond, despite risking the gods' wrath. They are trained by the centaur Chiron in the arts of war and medicine, but when word comes that Helen of Sparta has been kidnapped, all the heroes of Greece are called upon to lay siege to Troy in her name. Seduced by the promise of a glorious destiny, Achilles joins their cause, and torn between love and fear for his friend, Patroclus follows. Little do they know that the cruel Fates will test them both as never before and demand a terrible sacrifice.

M. Sosotris

I really enjoyed this one. I like that Miller doesn’t allow the story to become bleak and oppressive. The tragedy of the story we know remains at the heart of the novel, and the focus is on the characters as flawed humans rather than the oppressive gore of the battlefield. It moved along at a beautiful pace, and I love Miller’s elegant poetic prose. This was a quick read, but an effective one. The last line left me with chills.

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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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I believe that this book has an effect on everyone and including me. I have loved the characters like they're my friends. I love how the book showed every emotions i can have. The setting, wordings, and the impeccable narration of their love is amazing. I would re-read it again! I just hope that their love/ affection for each other is much more expressed. They adored each other so deeply until death and that is why this book is an art.

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Nadine MacDonald

killer book, such gorgeous writing and fantastic storyline, what more could you want

Greece in the age of Heroes. Patroclus, an awkward young prince, has been exiled to the kingdom of Phthia. Here he is nobody, just another unwanted boy living in the shadow of King Peleus and his golden son, Achilles. Achilles, 'best of all the Greeks', is everything Patroclus is not - strong, beautiful, the child of a goddess - and by all rights their paths should never cross. Yet one day, Achilles takes the shamed prince under his wing and soon their tentative companionship gives way to a steadfast friendship. As they grow into young men skilled in the arts of war and medicine, their bond blossoms into something far deeper - despite the displeasure of Achilles's mother Thetis, a cruel and deathly pale sea goddess with a hatred of mortals. Fate is never far from the heels of Achilles. When word comes that Helen of Sparta has been kidnapped, the men of Greece are called upon to lay siege to Troy in her name. Seduced by the promise of a glorious destiny, Achilles joins their cause, Torn between love and fear for his friend, Patroclus follows Achilles into war, little knowing that the years that follow will test everything they have learned, everything they hold dear. And that, before he is ready, he will be forced to surrender his friend to the hands of Fate. Profoundly moving and breathtakingly original, this rendering of the epic Trojan War is a dazzling feat of the imagination, a devastating love story, and an almighty battle between gods and kings, peace and glory, immortal fame and the human heart.

Anne Martin

Rushed ending and awkward denouement aside, this is a strong showing for a debut novel. Sparsely written but no less emotionally striking in its phrasing, this is a fascinating take on a familiar story, even as it follows the same path as the Greek tale it’s based on. Weep for Achilles and his youth, but celebrate his story. This is a story well-told.

emka

absolutely soul crushing. i think everyone should read this book at least once in their life.

Margarette

Patroclus, an awkward young prince, follows Achilles into war, little knowing that the years that follow will test everything they have learned, everything they hold dear. And that, before he is ready, he will be forced to surrender his friend to the hands of Fate. Set during the Trojan War.

O problema segue sendo a expectativa. Eu esperava muito, esperava lágrimas e esperava uma história de amor que me mudasse minha vida, não aconteceu. De qualquer forma, ainda foi sútil e bonito da forma que o contexto pede, o que talvez torne tudo ainda mais doloroso. O mais interessante da história foi entender os personagens como figuras complexas, com seus próprios sentimentos e acontecimentos, com seus próprios temperamentos e escolhas éticas. Me senti assistindo um filme e torcendo, contra, a favor, sofrendo junto. 

Larissa Campos

randomly read this book at barnes & nobles to kill time, finished it all in one sitting, and then bought the book anyway because i couldn't let it go.

Definitivamente uno de los más destacables entre la literatura, el escrito de la canción de Aquiles es simplemente perfecto, para los fanaticos de la mitología griega creo que definitivamente es algo directamente al corazón lleno de amor y comfort, lo he leído en varias ocasiones, cada una en distintos momentos de mi vida y siempre me da para alimentar mi amor por la lectura, y llenarme de aprendizajes y nuevas visiones y maneras de ver las cosas <3

an amazing read. the author writes beautifully while exploring themes of love, masculinity and self-exporation

Emma Andreassen

Archilles really embraced his villain arc. This is why level-headedness is important. INNOCENT PEOPLE DIE.

Susan

PATROCLUS NO!!

Archilles really embraced his villain arc. This is why level-headedness is important. INNOCENT PEOPLE DIE.

I don’t have a lot to say other than 1) there are a lot of unconventional names for a non well versed Greek Mythology girl to keep up with, 2) I loved the ending and 3) I love being moved to TEARS no matter how big or small they fall down my cheeks. Even if I didn’t love it, I will not deny that this was good. 

Liv Markle

Amazing book , and I was questioning myself on the true nature of the relationship between Patroclus and Achilles 

Aaron

Lots of things incorrect. But overall pretty good book, though it feels like it would need some improvement with the writing style. (Difficult to understand I mean.)

Ari 💙💛

my first audiobook!!!! shocked it didn’t make me cry but powerful nonetheless. some really great commentary about legacy. was also thinking about this in terms of a film adaptation bc of Nolan’s upcoming The Odyssey, and I honestly think it would hit harder on the big screen. 

Brynn Sklar

Heartbreakingly beautiful character building and breaking

Jordan

It was underwhelming for how much people have raved about it.

Liz Hunsaker

absolutely amazing book. madeline miller's prose and storytelling is just exquisite. despite forever altering the perception of achilles & patroclus as mythological figures and their very much subtext in the odyssey itself in both positive and negative ways—on its own it's absolutely spectacular. it's just better to view tsoa patrochilles and the odyssey patrochilles as two very different pairings. all in all: amazing book, amazing read. have reread this book multiple times.

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