An excellent pair with Pat Barker's [b:The Silence of the Girls|37969723|The Silence of the Girls (Women of Troy, #1)|Pat Barker|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1519448688l/37969723._SY75_.jpg|59693763], [b:The Song of Achilles|13623848|The Song of Achilles|Madeline Miller|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1357177533l/13623848._SY75_.jpg|16176791] is another striking retelling of the myth of Achilles and the Trojan War, this time from the perspective of Patroclus.

Ultimately, we have a dazzling love story between Achilles and Patroclus, with the epic battles and political intrigue of ancient Greece taking a back seat to Achilles and Patroclus' love for each other. Miller reimagines the myth, (re-) humanizing the gods and making the ancient world feel alive and relatable. The result is a book that is both emotionally powerful and intellectually engaging. Miller's prose is lyrical and evocative, bringing to life the stories that can often feel musty and dull to modern readers.

I loved it.

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