We return this week to tackle our first Greek mythology retelling as we discuss the heart-breaking The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller.

Forget what you know from the Hollywood and Disney versions, it’s time to go back to the source as we discuss prideful heroes and gods, understated but beautiful writing, and gut-punch endings. There is even a cameo from baby Edward at the end of the episode!

Episode Timepoints:

00:00 - Intro

00:15 - Life Updates

02:25 - An Introduction to the Author

07:45 - Spoiler Warning

09:20 - The Blurb

10:00 - Our Discussion of 'The Song of Achilles'

01:02:20 - The Book We Will Be Discussing Next Time

01:03:45 - Outro

Other Books Mentioned:

Circe by Madeline Miller

The Illiad / The Odyssey by Homer

A Strange and Stubborn Endurance by Foz Meadows

Links:

Madeline Miller on Goodreads

Madeline Miller on Instagram

Madeline Miller’s website

Reading Materials on Goodreads

Lucia on Goodreads

Corrie on Goodreads

Reading Materials on Instagram