Romance Book Club: Song of Achilles
When:
Monday, May 05, 2025 7:00p -
9:00p
Monday, May 05, 2025 7:00p -
9:00p
Where:
Trident Booksellers & Café
338 Newbury Street
Boston, MA 02130
Admission:
$5
Hosted by:
Categories:
Date Idea, Drinks, Food, Good for Groups
Event website:
https://tridentbookscafe.com/event/2025-05-05/romance-book-club-song-achilles
ove, war, destiny—and a bond that defies time. Join us for this month’s gathering of our Romance Book Club, where we’ll dive heart-first into Madeline Miller’s The Song of Achilles, a sweeping retelling of one of mythology’s most tender love stories. Together, we’ll delve into the epic romance between Achilles and Patroclus, the lyrical prose that has captured hearts worldwide. Whether you’re drawn to the mythical narrative or the powerful characters, our open discussion will allow every perspective to shine.
Please come as prepared to have read the novel as we will have spoilers! Each ticket gives you a $5 voucher to use on the night of the event. Seating can begin as early as 6 pm with the event beginning at 7pm.
Food and beverage will be available for purchase in the room.
About the Book:
Greece in the age of Heroes. Patroclus, an awkward young prince, has been exiled to the kingdom of Phthia. Here he is nobody, just another unwanted boy living in the shadow of King Peleus and his golden son, Achilles.
Achilles, “best of all the Greeks,” is everything Patroclus is not—strong, beautiful, the child of a goddess—and by all rights their paths should never cross. Yet one day, Achilles takes the shamed prince under his wing and soon their tentative connection gives way to a steadfast friendship. As they grow into young men skilled in the arts of war and medicine, their bond blossoms into something far deeper—despite the displeasure of Achilles’ mother Thetis, a cruel sea goddess with a hatred of mortals.
Fate is never far from the heels of Achilles. When word comes that Helen of Sparta has been kidnapped, the men of Greece are called upon to lay siege to Troy in her name. Seduced by the promise of a glorious destiny, Achilles joins their cause. Torn between love and fear for his friend, Patroclus follows Achilles into war, little knowing that the years that follow will test everything they have learned, everything they hold dear. And that, before he is ready, he will be forced to surrender his friend to the hands of Fate.
Profoundly moving and breathtakingly original, this rendering of the epic Trojan War is a dazzling feat of the imagination, a devastating love story, and an almighty battle between gods and kings, peace and glory, immortal fame and the human heart.
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