tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post3286415671628088130..comments2024-01-07T02:13:14.908-05:00Comments on The Broke and the Bookish : Lori Reviews The Song of AchillesJanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01772938036847330151noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-67518314983151573682012-11-04T21:38:58.362-05:002012-11-04T21:38:58.362-05:00I have attempted to start The Odyssey but I haven&...I have attempted to start The Odyssey but I haven't gotten past the first page yet! I would love to read The Song of Achilles, it has had some amazing reviews.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15407116929578861022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-49629599602336651072012-10-10T21:16:52.371-04:002012-10-10T21:16:52.371-04:00I recently read and reviewed this as well (http://...I recently read and reviewed this as well (http://lindseysparks.blogspot.com/2012/10/song-of-achilles.html) and had very similar feelings. It's perfect for people who want to read the ancient Greeks but are intimidated. I liked the choice of Patroclus as narrator and was surprised by the love story aspect. Retellings usually just leave me longing for the original, but I really liked this one. Lindsey Sparkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03654365166738983077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-30044388434757727062012-10-08T14:54:58.927-04:002012-10-08T14:54:58.927-04:00I've read both The Iliad and The Odyssey and l...I've read both The Iliad and The Odyssey and loved each of them, so when I heard about this book it was immediately added to the top of my TBR pile. I love the unusual choice of narrator because it does allow for a sense of freedom in the storytelling but I guess my initial hesitation was to the accuracy of the original verse. It's nice to hear the modern retelling was satisfactory in keeping true to the original. Great review! Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15825578716168335522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-39198736779276939172012-10-07T03:56:19.451-04:002012-10-07T03:56:19.451-04:00I really want to read this as I met JK Rowling las...I really want to read this as I met JK Rowling last night (OMG!) and in the interview section of the event she said she'd recently read this and loved it. As I love Greek myths and I am intimidated by the original, I shall be checking this out. Thanks for the review :)Caliowinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04628192864835450739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-52650192894309698082012-10-06T20:35:09.256-04:002012-10-06T20:35:09.256-04:00I loved The Odyssey but I never read The Illiad, I...I loved The Odyssey but I never read The Illiad, I really want to read it at some point. This sounds amazing though. I love the idea of a modern retelling of such a classic tale and I'm happy to hear that the author did well. Great review. Andrea @ Cozy Uphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03956494599005857082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-83116607483092321652012-10-06T20:27:41.038-04:002012-10-06T20:27:41.038-04:00Absolutely. It's not a romance, in my opinion...Absolutely. It's not a romance, in my opinion either. But the love story aspect of it struck me.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06584618837353757502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-6926126463400077832012-10-06T17:18:57.267-04:002012-10-06T17:18:57.267-04:00I haven't read the book but I heard the author...I haven't read the book but I heard the author speak at my local independent book store -- it sounded really interesting!! I've read the Odyssey but never the Illaid so hmmmm ;) Thanks for the review, Lori.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18076907708483883575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-1976261559195707822012-10-06T13:45:39.486-04:002012-10-06T13:45:39.486-04:00I've always wanted to read the Iliad and like ...I've always wanted to read the Iliad and like you, I'm pretty much intimidated by it. Nice to know that this is a great read! I'll be sure to check it out. :-) Great review!Besthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06305019348003314062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-51857512574589720662012-10-06T13:24:26.732-04:002012-10-06T13:24:26.732-04:00I haven't read it, but I have seen it all over...I haven't read it, but I have seen it all over! And I'm glad that Jennifer says it's not a romance, even though there might be a little romance, because I'm not a romancy read type of girl! Rebecca @ Love At First Bookhttp://www.loveatfirstbook.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345948308406299194.post-76437584825369918012012-10-06T11:09:13.420-04:002012-10-06T11:09:13.420-04:00I loved this book too, one of the best love storie...I loved this book too, one of the best love stories I've ever read. I wouldn't classify it as a romance though, just to be clear :)The Relentless Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07059240496186812005noreply@blogger.com