laika rated The Song of Achilles: 5 stars
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
Achilles, "the best of all the Greeks," son of the cruel sea goddess Thetis and the legendary king Peleus, is …
Truly heart wrenching, funny, insightful — all in one. I sobbed a lot during the most painful stories and laughed at tragedies big and small. This was exactly what I needed and gave me so much emotional insight. I am so grateful that this book exists.