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The Song of Achilles
- A Novel
- Lu par : Frazer Douglas
- Durée : 11 h et 15 min
- Catégories : Littérature, romans et fiction, Fiction historique

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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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- Utilisateur anonyme
- 10/11/2020
An amazing reinterpretation of a classic myth
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.
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- bethany
- 04/07/2020
Beautifully Written Erotica
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.
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- Pierre Gauthier
- 06/06/2020
Outstanding!
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.
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- susan
- 11/06/2014
Wasn't Expecting to Like It- BOY! was I wrong!!
What did you love best about The Song of Achilles?
I was familiar with Greek myths- have been fascinated with them since my fifth grade teacher had lived in Greece and fueled my interest and imagination. The author does a magical job of bringing these ancient characters to life and making them human (even if they are gods or half-god).
What other book might you compare The Song of Achilles to and why?
Any Greek tragedy, this book has all the same elements-nosey gods interfering in human lives, conflict, hubris, a tragic hero....
Which scene was your favorite?
So many! I especially liked the scenes describing characters within the myths; Achilles and. Patroclus (of course), Odysseus, Agamemnon, King Menelaus, Achilles' mother-I really enjoyed her characterizations and the narrator's interpretation of their voices. The voice of Achilles' mother was deliciously villainous and hard to forget.
Who was the most memorable character of The Song of Achilles and why?
Patroclus because he wasn't as weak as people thought he was and Achilles because he becomes more that a one dimensional hero.
Any additional comments?
I have seen a few comments that describe this book as "homo porn" and "explicit". I would like to respectfully disagree. This book is set in a different culture and time-the relationship between Patroclus and Achilles has been discussed for HUNDREDS of years. This author isn't presenting some new fangled twist or a new interpretation of the story. If that makes you uncomfortable, then perhaps this story isn't for you. Any explicit sex scenes- hetero or homo- make me uncomfortable. I'd like to add that I am a middle aged, married, goes-to-church- three-times-a-week Christian. I am also someone who enjoys well written literature. The two main characters are in a committed relationship and the intimate scenes are more like the old movies where the camera pans up to an open window and the wind gently blows the curtains- things implied but not expressed. The plot is not based on these scenes nor are they gratuitous. They are important because they show the depth of their love and respect and this is really relevant towards the second half of the book and explains their actions and choices. I put off buying this book for some time because of these comments and am so thankful that I overcame my doubts and purchased this book. If you enjoy a beautifully written story (and a well narrated one as well) I encourage you to give this one a try. I'm glad I did.
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- Erin C
- 13/11/2019
21st C book making Homosexuality the story
Not the Iliad. Mislabeled as historical. Makes life long best friends into teenage homosexual lovers, heavily emphasized throughout the book, which is fine, if that’s the story she wants to tell, but put that in the description and relabel as a love story. The story telling is also very drab and boring. Snoozer.
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- Delah
- 09/07/2012
Excellent story/narrator
Very good story, very good narrator. Madeline and Frazer had me from the first sentence and didn't let me go. I was mesmerized. Madeline Miller's novel is a thing of quality and Frazer Douglas' voice was pitch perfect. I loved listening to him. I highly recommend this book.
BTW - I hesitate to even dignify this with a response but the reviewer who called this novel "Breathy homo erotica"... couldn't be further from the truth. This novel has no erotica in it whatsoever. It has no explicit sexual scenes. It does have a romance and the romance is very tastefully done.
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- Cyrus fitch
- 16/01/2020
Should have been romance
Should have figured when I saw the author that this wasn’t going to be what I wanted but after hearing about Achilles damn hip bone and leg muscles a thousand times, I couldn’t finish it. I thought this was going to be a take on the Trojan war and the hero’s involved, but it’s actually just degenerate trash. Read this if you want to hear romance. Don’t read it if you want some actual representation of the books description.
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- Cariola
- 15/08/2012
Didn't Expect to Like It, but I Was Swept Away
I didn't expect to care much for this book as I'm not all that interested in Greek myths and heroes--but what an unexpected surprise! I am so glad that I listened to the recommendation of other LTers and decided to give The Song of Achilles a go. Once I started, it was impossible to put it aside--a rare enough occurence, but rarer still when you already know how the story will end. That can only be attirbuted to Madeline Miller's gift for storytelling. Gone are the sometimes stilted characterizations of the original (due in part, no doubt, to weak translations). While the heroes here remain monumental, they are also complex men whose thoughts and emotions are all too human. While Miller never lets us forget that Achilles himself is the son of a goddess, we also see within him the vulnerability of the human condition.
The familiar story is narrated by Patroclus, Achilles's best loved companion. The son of a king sent into exile for making a tragic but shameful mistake, Patroclus befreinds the admired Achilles at the age of twelve. Miller takes us through their upbringing at the court of Peleus and their training with the centaur Chieron and on through the Trojan War, where both eventually meet their final fates. She fleshes out not only the shadowy character of Patroclus but also Thetis, Achilles's goddess-mother, his father Peleus, Chieron, Odysseus, Menalaus, Briseis, and others; and she even manages to make the exhausting battle scenes thrilling.
Perhaps the best compliment I can give to The Song of Achilles is that it has made me want to reread The Iliad.
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- Laurie
- 25/06/2012
Awesome
Admittedly, I do love Greek mythology. As a high school English teacher, I teach the Odyssey in class, as well as many of the short stories, so I figured I would like this book. However, I really LOVED this book. First, it was extremely well read. I felt like I was listening to a bard of old telling the story. Second, the author sticks to the basics of the Iliad story quite well. However, she is creative with adding in details that make sense but we may have never thought of. I love how she wove in the different characters and even made Agammemon the jerk that I always thought he was. In the past, I had seen Achilles as a bit of a whiny baby, not wanting to fight due to a girl being taken from him. However, Miller makes us see the story from Patroclus' point of view and Achilles is far from the whiny brat of old. She changes the story to suit her characters, but it all makes sense with what we know of Greek mythology. I was so sad when this book ended and have already recommended it to my high school seniors as a great companion to our study of the Odyssey. Highly highly recommend, but especially if you like Greek myths.
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- Wayne
- 12/11/2019
Nope.
Could not finish this book. Made it to the Achilles and Patroclus first kiss (what!?) and called it quits. Then took a look at the reviews and realized I had a lot more romance ahead and that wasn’t what I was looking for what I purchased a book about a Greek war!What every other one and two star reviewer already said.....,
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- Ilana
- 28/07/2012
A different take on the Iliad
While it does deal with the Trojan war and it's main participants, this is first and foremost a love story about Patroclus, a rather ordinary and not particularly talented or attractive young man, and the god-like hero Achilles. Patroclus tells us about his early childhood as a prince who couldn't live up to his father's expectations and his subsequent banishment, whereupon he is sent to live among a gaggle of boys trained to become soldiers by none other than Achilles's father. All the boys venerate Achilles for his great beauty and grace, for he is in fact the son of a goddess and as such possesses special gifts. Seemingly out of the blue one day, Achilles chooses Patroclus to be his close companion. Why he chose Patroclus, who had nothing to distinguish himself from the others, was shy and uncommunicative isn't made clear in the story, but nonetheless the boys end up spending most of their young lives together while a strong bond is formed, and eventually come to be lovers. When the war on Troy is declared, both Patroclus and Achilles are sought out by Odysseus to join the war effort. Everyone knows that Achilles is destined to be the greatest warrior of his generation, and everyone also knows about the prophesy which dooms Achilles to die shortly after having killed Hector.
Beautifully told, this story brings mythical characters to life and makes even fantastical creatures, such as a centaur and sea goddess seem absolutely believable as essential elements in the narrative. A very interesting take on a mythical tale, this made me badly want to revisit The Iliad—in fact, I almost wished I'd read it first to refresh my memory, but this is by no means essential to fully appreciate The Song of Achilles. In fact, it may be better to come to this story fresh because I know for a fact Madeline Miller took plenty of liberties with her retelling, which could bother purists. I wasn't particularly taken with the homoerotic elements of the story, but then I'm not a fan of "straight" romance and erotica either as it's all cringeworthy to me.
Frazer Douglas was an excellent narrator and added greatly to my enjoyment of this book.
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- Jessica Ward
- 09/03/2012
Old story. New telling.
What a remarkable achievement! The author expands the story of the relationship between Achilles and Patroclus into a compelling book. Through this relationship, she adds life to the story of the Trojan War with its mingling of mortals, gods, goddesses, kings and heroes. Ms. Miller's prose is remarkable and unselfconsciously poetic. Homeric! Frazer Douglas does an intimate and perfect performance of the elegant writing.
AND I learned quite a bit about the Trojan War that I never knew or had forgotten!
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- cmliveyourlife
- 22/05/2012
Beautifully written and skillfully read
What made the experience of listening to The Song of Achilles the most enjoyable?
How beautiful to hear the story of Achilles from the voice of his beloved, Patroclus. The writing is elegantly presented, believable and inviting. How I longed for the book to continue, continue, continue. A true classic.
Any additional comments?
Unless you are homophobic, the sheer beauty of the writing, and the tonal beauty of the oral reading, will intoxicate you and invite you to share an intimate story of love and longing and fate. Your own understanding of love will be enhanced by experiencing this book.
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- Élanor
- 04/05/2018
Absolutely stunning and with the pathos so tangible it verges on being a real epic.
It makes you realise what price must be paid to be sung by all prosperity; It sheds light on how inseparable fame and vanity are; and it shows how inexorably impossible it is to be both heroic and happy. Patroclus was only a mortal, and his fate, just like that of all other mortals, was determined by the gods. Yet maybe it was the gods’ intention, or simply by chance, the utmost significance of his humble existence does not lie in his role of inducing Achilles to kill and gain the glory of the best warrior. His existence made all the difference, because it ensures that Achilles will not be remembered only as a famous cold-blooded butcher on the battlefield in his grief, but his beauty, the way he smiles and plays the lyre, his gentleness and kindness shown in his love towards his “most beloved” — that he was no god, but rather a man of flesh and blood; a man who was born not merely to fulfill a vacant prophecy, but just as well for human emotion and sentiment, and humanity itself. He was not a god, and thank heaven he was not. Patroclus made him stick to being human, which he definitely should pride himself on, for this, and only this, would have the power to make hearts tremble, and tears spill.
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- Clarissa
- 10/11/2016
Worthy of a greek hero!
Let me start by saying, that I love greek myths and stories about heroes, but for some reason I always strongly disliked the story of the Troyan War. So going into this audiobook I was quite sceptical if I'd be able to finish the 11 hours of troyan warfare.In the end, the fact that it as a gay love story made ne to curious not to listen t it and let me tell you, it was a wild ride and I regret not one second of it. The story is so incredibly well written that you are basically unable to stop listening. And if it's not the story, then it's the voices. Each and everyone is super well thought out and especially Patrocles and Achilles voice just make me want 11 more hours of story to be read.
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If you are an absolute nerd concerning greek myths and the like, this would be my top recommendation! And if you're on the hunt for a adventurous gay love story, give it a shot!
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- Martina C
- 18/03/2020
A heartfelt story!
A re-imagination of the Illiad. A more human (yet still heroic) side of Achilles and his most beloved Patroclus. I recommend it!! my only problem was in finishing the story because I knew of the Illiad's plot and I didn't not wish it to be true.
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- Nelle
- 05/12/2019
A beautiful story
Like Madeline Miller’s Circe, this is a bit rant retelling of the Greek myths. Written and performed with urgency and tenderness. Stunning!
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- nicole rink
- 23/10/2019
love it
diese geschichte hat mein Herz mit Freude erfüllt und es dann gebrochen um es am ende zu heilen. eine der besten geschichten die ich je gelesen/gehört habe
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- Johanna
- 16/09/2019
Great story with a great reader
I really enjoyed listening to this audio book. The story touched me, I liked the interpretation of this old Greek mythological epos and the reader made it perfect.
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- Ernst
- 21/07/2019
Gripping story
A well written book about the life of Achilles, thankfully without lecturing about Greek mythology. Beautiful story, read it in two days. It leaves me with lots of mental images that will probably stay with me. For me always a good sign.
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- Thunfisch Proteinshake
- 15/11/2020
Awesome
The only thing I am sad about is, that the Story is finished. Had lots of fun with this book.
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