By Savannah Cooks, Entertainment Editor
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller is a beautiful rendition of Homers’ The Iliad.
Taking place in the Greek Heroic Age, the story follows a small, awkward boy named Patroclus. He was the prince of Opus until his father, King Menoetis, exiled him and sent him to the kingdom of Phthia. There is where he met the charming Prince Achilles, son of King Peleus, and goddess Thetis. Achilles is known as the best of all Greeks; it is said that no one can defeat him.
Patroclus and Achilles quickly become friends turned lovers as they paved their way through life. The two spent every second of every day together, so when they learned of a terrible prophecy that told them what was to become of Achilles, it is understandable that they were upset.
They were torn apart countless times, but they always found a way back to each other. No matter how hard life tried to keep them apart, they were always together in the end.
When I began to read the book, I instantly became addicted. Miller wrote it with such passion and sucked me in to the point where I spent many restless nights indulging the words on the pages. It’s captivating, intense, romantic, and heartbreaking.
Miller does an amazing job describing everything from the characters to the scenes, which makes your emotions towards the book 10 times stronger. It is a guarantee that you will fall in love with these characters as you experience how bittersweet life can be. The last line of the book is the most poetic thing I have ever read; I keep going back just to read those final words, even though they bring tears to my eyes.
You will laugh, scream, and cry if you decide to read this book. When all those emotions mix, it will give you the best feeling in the world. I cannot put into words how much I love this book. You will just have to read it yourself to understand.