The reason I didn't like the book was because it makes no sense that Achilles ever fell for Patroclus in the first place. Some awkward kid showing up and suddenly Achilles is drawn to him without any explanation of why...and Patroclus getting all hot and bothered every single time the sun glistened on Achilles. It became overkill. I think I rolled my eyes too many times and it became more of a distraction and annoyance. Too many things about it were poorly done, imo. Lots of positives as well, but I just found too many issues with the book to give it 4 or 5 stars. Glad you enjoyed it though, I know my stance isn’t very common.
Rezdawg3 t1_j1y1vqe wrote
Reply to Joining the “The Song of Achilles” Appreciation Club by my-nips-hurt
The reason I didn't like the book was because it makes no sense that Achilles ever fell for Patroclus in the first place. Some awkward kid showing up and suddenly Achilles is drawn to him without any explanation of why...and Patroclus getting all hot and bothered every single time the sun glistened on Achilles. It became overkill. I think I rolled my eyes too many times and it became more of a distraction and annoyance. Too many things about it were poorly done, imo. Lots of positives as well, but I just found too many issues with the book to give it 4 or 5 stars. Glad you enjoyed it though, I know my stance isn’t very common.