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The Song of Achilles | Madeline Miller

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A love story so beautifully written it leaves you bereft when you close the book 

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The Song of Achilles

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Sam

Sam

“Madeline Miller is the queen of minor character POV stories. This one retells the Trojan War from the perspective of Patroclus, the lover and lifelong partner of Achilles. It's heartbreaking so have tissues at the ready.”

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Sarah

Sarah

“Have you ever read a book so good you could read it again for the first time? This is that. Beautiful, thrilling, lovely, made me smile and cry. Time for a re-read asap”

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Varsha

Varsha

“Literally the best book I have ever read”

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