i read the song of achilles for the first time *reading vlog*

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[@headwound]

When you said that Achilles should've just not accepted the prophecy and just stayed with Patroclus; that's the heart of the story, he can't. The prophecy is basically inevitable no matter what Achilles does. Towards the end of the book he and Patroclus tried thinking of loopholes of how to escape it and Achilles refused to kill Hector because he knew he'd die after that. But because it was inevitable it happened anyway, the God's found a way for the prophecy to be fulfilled by making Patroclus die because that was the only thing that would make Achilles furious enough. Loved this review btw!

[@kikio0529]

Nailed it. Also the decision was made about three thousand years ago. Achille's Rage is literally the hole point of the Illiad.

[@tannerv259]

No the prophecy said that he could either go to the war and die young but be famous, or not go to war and live a long life w no fame. So they COULD have just stayed together and lived a long happy life together

[@kikio0529]

@@tannerv259 that's true but it's not the plot of the illiad and it's in character of both Homor's Achilles and a Mycenaean warrior (the early Greeks). And one of the fatal flaws in most Greek stories is some form of hubris. The first line in the book is- in english- is 'Rage. Sing oh Muse of the Rage of Peleus's son Achilles. Murderous. Doomed Who costed the Achaeans countless of lifes'

[@simona_merkinin]

Reading "The Song of Achilles" was one of the best decisions that I have made in my 20 years of living.

[@jennreadss]

“We were like Gods at the dawning of the world, and our joy was so bright we could see no one else but the other” definitely my favourite quote😩 ugh you just gotta love patroclus and achilles💗

[@rodsitamara]

what page/chapter

[@destinym4349]

Mine is "He was spring, golden and bright. Envious Death would drink his blood and become young again."

[@emileeelliott9116]

i went into this book knowing ZERO about greek mythology so it was really confusing to read at first but then i got the hang of it and its one of my fav books now

[@Candy94001]

Girl the fact that you did this type of video to one of my fav books makes it that much better

[@SaraCarrolli]

i love that.

[@brooklynnburton5122]

definitely do more reading vlogs, i loved this so much!

[@SaraCarrolli]

omg yay! i definitely will

[@lakeshapitts6218]

Agreed!

[@itscamille6435]

I don’t usually cry for any books but this one made me a little teary eyed and made my heart just 💔❤️💔❤️❤️💔

[@jill8868]

“i just feel bad, i’ve felt bad this whole time” pretty much sums up reading this entire book for me

[@lanislibrary]

“makes sense because Achilles’ mom raised him and she is… literally the devil” 🤣🤣

[@debanjanachakraborty7416]

Anyone in 2024 watching just to relive this masterpiece of a book and just coz you miss Patroclus &Achilles too much 😭😍😭😍😭

[@goopygremlin7304]

When I say I sobbed for the last chapters… dude I mean it

[@nbogert1]

i fell absolutely in love with these characters i’ve never loved characters like i did with this book SO GOOD

[@lucaswilson4779]

Being honest, I loved this book. But (SPOILER WARNING!!!!!!) I didn't realise Patroclus died, then it kind of clicked a few sentences into the next chapter and I was like "oh :o"

[@Hello-ds9du]

Same it all happened so quickly i expected more details 😭😭

[@me.6357]

Damn it. I spoiled myself lol.

[@rodsitamara]

i saw this comment before finishing... i hate myself. but fr same when he said achilles i thought he saved him

[@BookOBSESSED123]

Yeah in the original myth, Patroclus died fighting in the Trojan war, bc Achilles was mad at the captain of the team, and refused to fight,so Patroclus went out in Achilles’s armor and died to the Trojan prince, and they took off the helmet and saw Patroclus. And Achilles blamed himself for being stubborn and everyone was sad bc everyone loved Patroclus bc he was kind to everyone and anyone.

[@julkawksiazkach]

love the reading vlog

[@SaraCarrolli]

thank you!!! 🤍

[@m.d489]

I think it's actually better to not have any prejudices about a book at all (rather bad ones). The first time I read the book I didn't cry at all because I was waiting for it to happen. This made me so frustrated that I re-read the end and literally cried my eyes out the more I thought about it. (I recommend listening to the song "Achilles come down" it fits the story so well) Loved your honest opinion and the vlog in general

[@jahaylijackson5066]

i cant believe you're folding your pages...sending you a bookmark asap

[@SaraCarrolli]

LMFFAOOO!!!! pls 🥲

[@stef1714]

This was the book that got me into reading so it will always hold a special place in my heart!! I loved this book so much ❤

[@teachmycat2read]

Cried so much when reading the end of this book! Loved reading it for the podcast but so many feels!😭💔

[@lazuref9429]

The only reason I knew how to pronounce the names was because of the audio. I don’t usually use audios when reading books but I liked how they voiced the characters.

[@lauraackr]

I loved this reading vlog, can't wait for more! I did give it a 5/5 rating but completely understand your thoughts!

[@lisa-wc8hg]

love the reading vlog !

[@SaraCarrolli]

💕💕💕

[@rodsitamara]

i literally agreed with all your comments/opinions on the book omg

[@helena5649]

Read it for the first time 3weeks ago and the BEST BOOK EVER the writing is EVERYTHING

[@jaidensudderth7636]

I love the reading vlog! I relate to the way you express your thoughts and opinions so much!

[@SaraCarrolli]

yay!!! 💕

[@ayushi_nath26]

Yes!! So excited! 💕

[@SaraCarrolli]

🤍🤍🤍

[@fluffg-nx7ns]

I am still recovering from this book and I really loved your thoughts about this book ❤

[@jasminesmall9784]

more reading vlogs plssss, loved this !!!!!

[@princesslunanightshade]

I love this book I got my addition from Waterstones it’s like a hardback it’s so beautiful

[@ananyasingh4525]

bookshelf tourrrr!!!

[@spicychurrosss]

shes so pretty!!

[@BestFriendsShow]

love this video. it breaks my heart because this book is so highly recommended but i just couldnt get into it. i felt dumb reading it because of the greek mythology so i put it down and watched this instead lol. So annoyed i didnt enjoy it because its such a good storyline :( xx

[@courtneyhoing]

If you search "the song of achilles audiobook" a video should pop up. Once I started listening/reading along to the audio I understood and enjoyed it so much better!

[@BestFriendsShow]

@@courtneyhoing I just saw this!!! Thank you so much 💗

[@tessa3076]

I absolutely loved it but I was immeasurably disappointed that I didn't cry. And I cry at everything istg

[@zachariasshannon8538]

howww i cry at nothinng, and this sent me through a loop

[@tessa3076]

@@zachariasshannon8538 I don’t even know usually I’m an emotional wreck after a Disney movie

[@blackcatbrewz]

@@tessa3076 I think the more you read it the more sad it gets.

[@nyxvxs]

its less of a "you will cry book" and i hate that people say that it is but it is emotional in my opinion not like a cry emotion but a hopeless kind of feeling

[@beabrookes1468]

Love your reading vlogs sm 💕

[@user333._]

dude when I first TSoA, the beginning chapters felt so irrelevant but rereading it, it all makes sense

[@m13181]

How they make sense? Enlighten me plsss

[@user333._]

@@m13181 *spoilers for anyone who hasn't read* the scene in the beginning where his dad takes him to marry Helen and they meet all the other men, then they make the oath. Reading that for this first time it didn't seem necessary but rereading it, it helps lead up to why he has to go in the first place.

[@michalinafediuk7274]

Definetly do more Reading vlogs!

[@cheyenneejoness]

more reading vlogs!!

[@ellz223]

After seeing it for the millionth time on tik tok I was like, “ugh fine, I’ll read it.” The first thing I did when I finished the book was say, “fucking me with a chainsaw that was the best thing ever.”

[@miri.r.8]

the movie troy is about the war part

[@swaatikgmez]

you did not just rate this 2 stars

[@withlove_marie]

Loved the video overall, I love your videos in general but this book is one I decided I will not be reading after I realized the basic plot so I fully wanted to see everything else... and boy oh boy. I love Greek Mythology, I love Troy... Patrcolus and Achilles, nah from me. 😁

[@key3031]

clicked instantly

[@robertn800]

Books 📚 expand your life and your mind. So now you know a bit more about Greek Mythology- Your World 🌎 has expanded. Loved ❤️ Your Vlog, expand it...🌹🌹🌹

[@mingostudio]

just as an fyi it’s Puh-TRO-klus and KY-ron haha 🥰💖 love the video

[@SaraCarrolli]

i wish i knew that when reading it 😭😭😭 i tried

[@mingostudio]

@@SaraCarrolli it’s fine haha sooo many people miss pronounce their names

[@SaraCarrolli]

thank you for letting me know!!!! 💕💕

[@dorianechastel3235]

I HATED this book. It's my sister's favorite, and I felt like... like I actually didn't feel anything reading it. I hated every character, did not like the writing style, and felt like it was missing a lot

[@jillian.jm09]

I just read this today and was disappointed tbh I had high hopes for it!!