The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller This is a great story for those who loved Homer’s odyssey and are interested in Greek mythology. This well loved paperback edition has a slight coffee stain on the corner, and a few pages that are creased The Song of Achilles is a 2011 novel by American writer Madeline Miller. Set during the Greek Heroic Age, it is a retelling of the Trojan War as told from the perspective of Patroclus. The novel follows Patroclus' relationship with Achilles, from their initial meeting to their exploits during the Trojan War, with focus on their romantic relationship. In 2012, The Song of Achilles was awarded the Orange Prize for Fiction.