The Song of Achilles by Madeline MillerMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
A beautiful written tale that has almost everything. War, romance, violence, revenge, betrayal, friendship... you name it. It's Iliad told from the point of view of a minor character Patroclus, and it explores the love between him and the famous hero Achilles. As it's written from Patroclus' POV, there's a sense of intimacy and perhaps a sort of starry-eyed love, which is not quite what one would normally expect of a story about the Trojan War. Despite the gay angle, there's still enough blood and gore to satisfy anyone game for a heroic tragedy.
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