--- product_id: 206596488 title: "The Song of Achilles" price: "₨197" currency: SCR in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sc/products/206596488-the-song-of-achilles store_origin: SC region: Seychelles --- # The Song of Achilles **Price:** ₨197 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Song of Achilles - **How much does it cost?** ₨197 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sc](https://www.desertcart.sc/products/206596488-the-song-of-achilles) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Greece in the age of heroes. Patroclus, an awkward young prince, has been exiled to the court of King Peleus and his perfect son Achilles. Despite their differences, Achilles befriends the shamed prince, and as they grow into young men skilled in the arts of war and medicine, their bond blossoms into something deeper - despite the displeasure of Achilles's mother Thetis, a cruel sea goddess. But when word comes that Helen of Sparta has been kidnapped, Achilles must go to war in distant Troy and fulfill his destiny. Torn between love and fear for his friend, Patroclus goes with him, little knowing that the years that follow will test everything they hold dear. Review: Beautiful copy - A beautifully presented edition of a truly memorable story. The 10th Anniversary cover is stunning, elegant, eye-catching, and definitely worthy of display on a bookshelf. It feels like a special collector’s copy rather than just another paperback. The story itself is engaging and emotional, offering an interesting retelling of Greek mythology through a deeply personal perspective. The writing is lyrical and immersive, making it easy to become invested in the characters and their journey. Even if you already know the myth, the emotional depth keeps you turning the pages. A lovely edition of a powerful and moving novel, perfect for readers who enjoy mythology, romance, and character-driven storytelling. Review: Beautiful - I could have picked any of a number of adjectives to describe this book: masterful, poignant, lyrical and so many more “clever” ones to choose from. But simply beautiful sums it best: this is a perfectly balanced tale of gods, heroes, and great deeds (as we all know it from Homer), but most importantly it is a story of men (and a very few women - as “befitting” of the period) with their strengths as well as foibles, with their dreams as well as fears, in all their “glorious” humanity. But most of all, this is a story about love and grief. And any reader accepting this book as a work of fiction will be touched by the depth of emotions, whether expressed or merely suggested. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 502,202 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 22 in Historical Fiction (Books) 253 in Contemporary Fiction (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 125,768 Reviews | ## Images ![The Song of Achilles - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81vuhaqjCEL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful copy *by K***M on 11 May 2026* A beautifully presented edition of a truly memorable story. The 10th Anniversary cover is stunning, elegant, eye-catching, and definitely worthy of display on a bookshelf. It feels like a special collector’s copy rather than just another paperback. The story itself is engaging and emotional, offering an interesting retelling of Greek mythology through a deeply personal perspective. The writing is lyrical and immersive, making it easy to become invested in the characters and their journey. Even if you already know the myth, the emotional depth keeps you turning the pages. A lovely edition of a powerful and moving novel, perfect for readers who enjoy mythology, romance, and character-driven storytelling. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful *by S***E on 3 January 2026* I could have picked any of a number of adjectives to describe this book: masterful, poignant, lyrical and so many more “clever” ones to choose from. But simply beautiful sums it best: this is a perfectly balanced tale of gods, heroes, and great deeds (as we all know it from Homer), but most importantly it is a story of men (and a very few women - as “befitting” of the period) with their strengths as well as foibles, with their dreams as well as fears, in all their “glorious” humanity. But most of all, this is a story about love and grief. And any reader accepting this book as a work of fiction will be touched by the depth of emotions, whether expressed or merely suggested. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ No Happy Heroes *by E***A on 11 September 2025* I didn’t find this to be the sweeping love story many people describe. For me, its heart was something darker: a study of pride and ego, and how they ruin everything. The first half of the book was my favourite. I was completely transported to Phthia and then to Chiron’s cave — I could taste the figs, feel the Greek sun, the cool mountain water. It was tender, slow, and believable, a coming-of-age wrapped in myth. But when the war began, I felt myself pulling away. The story shifted into politics, waiting, and the tireless egos of men. Agamemnon was insufferable (as he’s meant to be), but what shocked me was how much I grew to resent Achilles. The boy who once felt golden and gentle became arrogant, bloodthirsty, and blinded by pride. He cast Briseis aside as a pawn in his feud with Agamemnon, and then allowed Patroclus to go into battle in his place — a decision that felt less like love and more like self preservation. By then, I found myself questioning why Patroclus had stayed, and I could not grieve for Achilles when he finally fell. The final chapters struck me not with sorrow, but with fury at the futility of it all. Pyrrhus’ cruelty, Briseis’s needless death — it made the whole tragedy feel pointlessly cruel. And maybe that’s the truest echo of Greek myth: glory costs lives, and pride leaves nothing but destruction. Achilles himself stated there were “no happy heroes” and he was correct. I still admired the book deeply. Madeline Miller’s prose is beautiful, and the way she reimagined Patroclus — softer, gentler, the true heart of the story — will stay with me. But my Song of Achilles was not about love conquering death. It was about how men’s egos consume everything, even the people they claim to love ## Frequently Bought Together - Song of Achilles - Circe - The Handmaid's Tale --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sc/products/206596488-the-song-of-achilles](https://www.desertcart.sc/products/206596488-the-song-of-achilles) --- *Product available on Desertcart Seychelles* *Store origin: SC* *Last updated: 2026-07-18*