La canzone di Achille

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Paperback, 384 pages

Italian language

Published Jan. 10, 2019 by Marsilio.

ISBN:
978-88-317-8098-8
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Grecia, al tempo degli eroi. Patroclo, giovane e gracile principe, vive in esilio nel regno di Ftia, all’ombra del re Peleo e del suo figlio prediletto, il glorioso Achille. Achille “il migliore tra i greci” è così diverso da lui: forte, bellissimo, figlio di una dea. Eppure un giorno Achille prende il ragazzo maldestro sotto la propria ala e presto il loro incontro, mentre si allenano a diventare uomini esperti nell’arte della guerra, si trasforma in una salda amicizia, e perfino in qualcosa di più. Ma, come ben sappiamo, il destino è in agguato e presto i due giovani si troveranno a combattere sotto le mura di Troia.

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A great retelling of the story of Achilles from the point of view of Patroclus (even after... you know)

Light and easy to read, with a pace that will satisfy young or first time (to the story) readers. Some beatiful prose and emotive writing. This book certainly makes the characters seem real and believable - expertly dealing with divinity in an incredibly grounded way.

Apollo's intervention at the walls of Troy here is perhaps my favourite adaptation I've read so far.

Yes, it's a romance story, but it's also much more. You know what is coming - I've avoided a spoiler above but whether by film, TV, or book the story of what happens in the siege of Troy is not a suprise. The focus on relationships and emotions hits harder given knowledge of what is coming and the constant sense of inevitability.