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Goodreads synopsis: Enter the world of Homer’s ancient Greece with the enhanced e-book edition of The Song of Achilles. This edition lets you further engage with this compelling story through video interviews with Madeline Miller and Gregory Maguire, bestselling author of the Wicked series, clips from the audio book at the start of each chapter, an illustrated map, and a pop-up gallery featuring over 40 images and descriptions of the characters, armor, and ships found in the book.
The legend begins…
Greece in the age of heroes. Patroclus, an awkward young prince, has been exiled to the kingdom of Phthia to be raised in the shadow of King Peleus and his golden son, Achilles. “The best of all the Greeks”—strong, beautiful, and the child of a goddess—Achilles is everything the shamed Patroclus is not. Yet despite their differences, the boys become steadfast companions. Their bond deepens as they grow into young men and become skilled in the arts of war and medicine—much to the displeasure and the fury of Achilles’ mother, Thetis, a cruel sea goddess with a hatred of mortals.
When word comes that Helen of Sparta has been kidnapped, the men of Greece, bound by blood and oath, must lay siege to Troy in her name. Seduced by the promise of a glorious destiny, Achilles joins their cause, and torn between love and fear for his friend, Patroclus follows. Little do they know that the Fates will test them both as never before and demand a terrible sacrifice.
Built on the groundwork of the Iliad, Madeline Miller’s page-turning, profoundly moving, and blisteringly paced retelling of the epic Trojan War marks the launch of a dazzling career.
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I love the last paragraph of your description. Really drew me in.
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I like the idea of an enhanced ebook, must research into them further.
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Sounds like an excellent book. THANKS for sharing.
Elizabeth
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I have this one, but I haven’t had the chance to read it yet. Enjoy!
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I’ve read nothing but good things about this book so I feel sure you’re in for a treat.
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This sounds like a fabulous book…enjoy! Here’s MY MONDAY MEMES POST
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I will admit that the Trojan War/Iliad etc scares me with its potential schoolroom boredom, but judging from the many times I have seen this book mentioned it has to be a pretty good book! Enjoy! Here is my Monday post!
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I’ve seen good reviews on this but haven’t read it yet. Enhancing the e-book with extras sounds like a plus. I’m going to have to give in and get a reader soon!
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I guess I’ll be learning how to download a book today, thanks for a enticing review.
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Sounds very interesting, enjoy!
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I saw this book on sale at Amazon and it does sound fantastic. Enjoy!
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I bought this book for my son for Easter, and he read it and loved it. I am going to have to sneak into his room and steal it really soon. I’ve heard excellent things!
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I’m still on the fence with this one so I’ll be interested to see what you think of it.
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I hope you enjoy your book
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I’m not sure if this one would be for me, but I hope you enjoy it!
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Too depressing, the story that is
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I will be waiting to see what you think of this one!! The book you sent me arrived today!! Thank you so very much 😀
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I keep hearing such good things about Song of Achilles! I;m not usually all that into Greek mythology, but I wonder if I should try this one – so many people can’t be wrong! I look forward to hearing what you think.
Sue
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Ancient history always fascinated me so this one sounds really intriguing.
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I’ve heard good things about the song of Achilles. I think it was Fizzy Jill who loved it so much. Will be curious to see your review of it
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This sounds really good! Enjoy!
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