ebook epub, 416 pages
German language
Published Feb. 28, 2020 by Eisele.
Achill, Sohn der Meeresgöttin Thetis und des König Peleus, ist stark, anmutig und schön – niemand, dem er begegnet, kann seinem Zauber widerstehen. Patroklos ist ein unbeholfener junger Prinz, der nach einem schockierenden Akt der Gewalt aus seinem Heimatland verbannt wurde. Ein Zufall führt die beiden schon als Kinder zusammen, und je mehr Zeit sie gemeinsam verbringen, desto enger wird das Band zwischen ihnen. Nach ihrer Ausbildung in der Kriegs- und Heilkunst durch den Zentauren Chiron erfahren sie vom Raub der Helena. Alle Helden Griechenlands sind aufgerufen, gegen Troja in den Kampf zu ziehen, um die griechische Königin zurückzuerobern. Mit dem einzigen Ziel, ein ruhmreicher Krieger zu werden, nimmt Achill am Feldzug gegen die befestigte Stadt teil. Getrieben aus Sorge um seinen Freund, weicht Patroklos ihm nicht von der Seite. Noch ahnen beide nicht, dass das Schicksal ihre Liebe herausfordern und ihnen ein schreckliches Opfer abverlangen wird.
A tragedy of narcissistic proportions. Nicely written & well paced. Feels real without losing its mythic aura.
Reading time 3 days, 123 pages/day
Everyone knows the story of Achilles through the poem, The Illiad, but do you really?
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This is a really lovely (re-)interpretation of the Iliad through the lens of romance writing. I really enjoy how the author has made the characters come to life in an unexpected way. Really easy and stress-free read. Absolutely recommend this book.
Such a beautifully written and captivatingly intimate work. I was so entranced and obsessed, I finished it in two days!
If you're a fan of historical tragic romance -and even if you aren't- this is THE book to read
New favourite book. It's perfect. I was so sceptic in the beginning, but the book won me over after a while. Such powerful story telling. It's the perfect preparation for reading the Illiad. I probably need to still read lots of other stuff beforehand, but it was a perfect introduction.
I have so many questions left, because some things were weird, but I will probably get it when I read the original. The writing was so beautiful. Since it's a retelling Miller had lots of creative room and she used it well. I cannot find any critic about this book. I think it has a goal, which was telling Achilles story from an LGBTQ point of view and it achieved it in a respectful, believable manner. I loved the well built characters, and the respect for historical sociological context.
And now I will go back to fangirling and cuddling the …
New favourite book. It's perfect. I was so sceptic in the beginning, but the book won me over after a while. Such powerful story telling. It's the perfect preparation for reading the Illiad. I probably need to still read lots of other stuff beforehand, but it was a perfect introduction.
I have so many questions left, because some things were weird, but I will probably get it when I read the original. The writing was so beautiful. Since it's a retelling Miller had lots of creative room and she used it well. I cannot find any critic about this book. I think it has a goal, which was telling Achilles story from an LGBTQ point of view and it achieved it in a respectful, believable manner. I loved the well built characters, and the respect for historical sociological context.
And now I will go back to fangirling and cuddling the book.
Good book guys. Read.
Didn't meet my expectations as far as the reviews went, but still a very good book.
