Having recently read The Silence of the Girls we are now well versed in the words of the Iliad and the story of Achilles. This novel from the perspective of Achilles friend and lover Patroclus, is a love story, a peon to that warrior of warriors, the best of men - Achilles. Even though you know the story, the interweaving of the capriciousness of the Gods, the eventual death of both protagonists, it is a beautiful book of love. Having said that I think that we read it too soon after The Silence of the Girls and were Trojaned out!
Words used to describe it: boring, prosaic, beautiful, balanced, disappointing, impactful
Marks out of 10: between 3 - 7
Next Book
The Pale Abyssinian by Miles Bredin
Next Meeting
Thursday 10th February at 115 Harbord St
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