Madeline Miller’s 2012 novel “The Song of Achilles” shot to the top of the New York Times bestsellers list last month. At first publishers and booksellers were confused by the sudden popularity of an almost 10 year old book. But the answer turned out to be the viral video app TikTok. Many content creators on the app that call their section of the app “Booktok” were talking about their love for this book and it went viral. Everyone got super excited about reading this great retelling of the Trojan War focusing on Achilles and Patroclus.
Keep reading for a summary:
Greece in the age of heroes. Patroclus, an awkward young prince, has been exiled to the court of King Peleus and his perfect son Achilles. By all rights their paths should never cross, but Achilles takes the shamed prince as his friend, and as they grow into young men skilled in the arts of war and medicine their bond blossoms into something deeper – despite the displeasure of Achilles’ mother Thetis, a cruel sea goddess. But then word comes that Helen of Sparta has been kidnapped. Torn between love and fear for his friend, Patroclus journeys with Achilles to Troy, little knowing that the years that follow will test everything they hold dear.
Profoundly moving and breathtakingly original, this rendering of the epic Trojan War is a dazzling feat of the imagination, a devastating love story, and an almighty battle between gods and kings, peace and glory, immortal fame and the human heart.
Check it out today:
Print: FIC Mil (currently part of the Pride display on the 2nd floor)
Ebook: Libby App (no wait), Hoopla
Audiobook: Libby App (no wait), Hoopla
