Um romance histórico baseado na Ilíada de Homero
eBook, 392 pages
Portuguese language
Published 2013 by Jangada.
Baseada na Ilíada, esta obra é uma reconstituição da épica Guerra de Troia. O tímido príncipe Pátroclo é exilado no reino de Fítia, onde cresce à sombra do rei Peleu e de seu extraordinário filho, Aquiles. Apesar de suas diferenças, os meninos logo se tornam companheiros inseparáveis. Os laços entre eles se aprofundam à medida que se tornam adolescentes e hábeis nas artes da guerra e da medicina – para desagrado e irritação da mãe de Aquiles, Tétis, uma cruel deusa marinha que odeia os mortais. Quando se espalha a notícia de que Helena de Esparta foi raptada, os homens da Grécia, ligados por um juramento de sangue, têm de partir para invadir Troia e salvar Helena. Seduzido pela promessa de um destino glorioso, Aquiles junta-se à causa. Pátroclo, dividido entre o afeto e o temor por seu amigo, acompanha-o. Mal sabem eles que os deuses do destino os colocarão …
Baseada na Ilíada, esta obra é uma reconstituição da épica Guerra de Troia. O tímido príncipe Pátroclo é exilado no reino de Fítia, onde cresce à sombra do rei Peleu e de seu extraordinário filho, Aquiles. Apesar de suas diferenças, os meninos logo se tornam companheiros inseparáveis. Os laços entre eles se aprofundam à medida que se tornam adolescentes e hábeis nas artes da guerra e da medicina – para desagrado e irritação da mãe de Aquiles, Tétis, uma cruel deusa marinha que odeia os mortais. Quando se espalha a notícia de que Helena de Esparta foi raptada, os homens da Grécia, ligados por um juramento de sangue, têm de partir para invadir Troia e salvar Helena. Seduzido pela promessa de um destino glorioso, Aquiles junta-se à causa. Pátroclo, dividido entre o afeto e o temor por seu amigo, acompanha-o. Mal sabem eles que os deuses do destino os colocarão à prova como nunca antes, exigindo deles um terrível sacrifício.
A tragedy of narcissistic proportions. Nicely written & well paced. Feels real without losing its mythic aura.
Reading time 3 days, 123 pages/day
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.
