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The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
2.0

What saddens me is that the majority of the people that will read this book, will think that this Patroclus.
That this moaning, weak, incompetent soldier is the same character as the one mentioned in the Iliad.

Instead of a warrior worthy of the Trojan war, worthy of Achilles. Instead of a person who offered counsel, companionship and was important to the cause.

Also, I cannot get over the fact that Achilles didn't die as he was supposed to. Not a single mention of one of the things Achilles is most know for, nothing.
Just a quick death to hastily end the story.