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The Song of Achilles

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The Song of Achilles

De : Madeline Miller
Lu par : Frazer Douglas
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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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    Commentaires

    “[Miller] makes a persuasive argument for the timeliness of her subject. …Miller’s winning debut focuses on Patroclus, a young prince living in Achilles’ golden shadow. Miller also gives voice to many of the women who were also consigned to the shadows.” ( Publishers Weekly, Spring 2012 Preview, Top 10 Literary Fiction)
    “You don’t need to be familiar with Homer’s The Iliad (or Brad Pitt’s Troy, for that matter) to find Madeline Miller’s The Song of Achilles spellbinding....her explorations of ego, grief, and love’s many permutations are both familiar and new....[A] timeless love story.” ( O magazine)
    “A psychologically astute Iliad prelude featuring the heady, star-crossed adolescence of future heroes Patroclus and Achilles.” ( Vogue)
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    It was my first book by this author (and this narrator) and I wasn't disappointed by either of them.
    Madeline Miller's writing style is engaging and she writes beautifully. You get the same feels as when you read mythology but at the same time, she allows the reader to get a feel for the characters, she gives meaning and depth to their actions. I really enjoyed getting this glimpse into the tale of Achilles. An the fact that we see it all through the eyes of Patroclus made was what made it so good.
    Frazer Douglas was a superb narrator. Some might not agree on this, everyone's different when it comes to listenning to someone read so this is only my opinion and other's might feel very differently, but the way he read the story broght forth the quality of Miller's writing and was very engaging.
    So all in all, if you're looking a retellinh of a greek myth which gives you a feel for the actual characters involved in it, I'd say The Song of Achilles is a safe bet (as well as Madeline Miller's other book, Circe).

    A beautiful and bittersweet tale

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    The Iliad, written down some 3000 tears ago, was essential to Greek culture. However, very few today can read or understand the ancient language and the work’s form in rhyming verse is far from today’s preferences. Summaries of the plot make it appear convoluted and characters’ motivations are at times difficult to fathom.

    With this carefully written work, the author brilliantly succeeds in conveying the appeal of the Iliad to a contemporary audience, in English, of course, and in the form of a novel. At least to a non specialist, the plot appears in perfect conformity with the source’s and, wonderfully, characters come alive with humanity.

    The author chooses Patroclus as narrator. He sensibly relates events as they occur to him, with no knowledge of the future. Subtly, his perception evolves as he grows from boy, to teenager, to adult, etc. Amazingly, gods and centaurs are seamlessly blended in so that they appear perfectly plausible (somewhat in the fashion of dreamlike realism of some South American writers).

    The impeccable audio version is truly performed, albeit without any irritating exaggerations.

    This extraordinary work is warmly recommended to all.

    Outstanding!

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    Lovely performance of an excellent story. Loved it, and hope to hear more from Madeline Miler.

    Beautiful, captivating, well acted.

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    I’m in tears . “ you will suffer but you will like that you suffer” as Ron said

    Great

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    Malgré quelques longueurs (batailles, par exemple), ce roman reste très intéressant et émouvant. L'interprétation (qu'elle voix douce !) rend Patrocle particulièrement attachant. J'ai vraiment beaucoup aimé la fin.

    Quelques longueurs

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    Madeleine Miller delivers a beautiful and poetic interpretation of the myth of Achilles, told through the eyes of Patroclus, his better half. Well planned, excellently executed, it is as beautiful as it is dramatic, leaving the reader with a dull ache, wishing there were more.

    An amazing reinterpretation of a classic myth

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    I loved Circe and was excited to listen to this. I don't shy away from sexuality in literature, but this is absolutely dripping. I feel like I'm listen to erotica and the storyline is lost. I'm half way through and debating if I want to finish. The performance is fantastic and it's written beautifully, but I need more plot substance.

    Beautifully Written Erotica

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    Madeline Miller writes her books in the first person.
    If the narrator is compelling, the result is great (Circe).
    Sadly, this is not the case here. Patroclus is the most boring part of Achille’s story.
    If you're interested in the mawkish sentimentality of a greek hero’s dull lover, this is the book for you.
    If you’re looking for a fresh take on the Illiad, you can find better (Stephen Fry’s Troy).

    Disappointing

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    Achilles' voice was disturbingly deep all along and contrasting with the character. The story was lovely but I found it more enjoyable reading than listening to it.

    Beautiful story but not so perfect narration

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