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The Song of Achilles: Chapter 9-16
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Chapter 9:
I’m happy Thetis left him be. I am curious as to what transpired between them when they left Patroclus alone inside. So, Patroclus will be a surgeon? I also thought Achilles might need some training, but apparently no.
Chapter 10:
This was so much. So, Achilles fled from Patroclus before because he was worried what his mother might do because she must have seen. It was sad to hear about heroes and them not being happy. I don’t think Achilles will be the exception. I really hope he will be, but I think not. As for Chiron, I doubt they’ll go back to him. I wish he weren’t lonely either.
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I almost scoffed at the mention of Helen. This is absurd. So apparently the King was such a loser that Prince Paris stole his Queen from his bed? I think it could be true but feels like some people want Troy won over. Despite everything Achilles said to his father, I think he’ll go for either Patroclus or he’d be persuaded. I hate that he has to fight. Especially how Patroclus says that everyone wants his hands bloodied.
Chapter 12:
I hate Thetis with all my heart. I don’t know why the hell Achilles did what she wanted after she brought him here. It was so bloody wrong! I hate that he is married an almost father. I don’t like his wife one bit. I do feel bad about her and the poor old king. I hate Thetis so much! Tell me, how the hell did Achilles easily pass for a girl? I do not get it. As for Patroclus, I hate what he is going though now. Achilles is so damn naïve. My heart aches. I feel like crying. Achilles could have refused to go to the war anyway.
Chapter 13:
I have a hand over my mouth and this is so fucked up. I pitied Daidameia, but this is so much. Should he not have told Achilles? Everything he dismisses as a mere dream comes and bites him in the ass later. I understand he hatred for Patroclus and he sorrow and he did right until he laid with her, I guess. I did not like it.
Chapter 14:
I’m laughing now. Oh Odysseus. Damn! He knew all along.I pity Lycomedes the most so far. Diomedes isn’t half as clever as Odysseus.
Chapter 15:
I am now sure that this book will break my heart into a gazillion pieces. It’s already suffocating me! What if Patroclus dies? We keep thinking of Achilles and Achilles says he has no reason to kill Hector but what if Hector kills Patroclus? This is not leaving my mind! I really hope I am wrong. I feel so bad for the King and his daughter. Why must Thetis claim the son? It’s not fair. I need Achilles to not trust everyone. He needs to see.
Chapter 16:
Alright, I am crying now. I can’t bear this, really. They are both so damn close to me! I like Peleus too, and I wish he knew, but maybe this is better.
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Yes I can read it now I think because I’m using the app it would not go through
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Aqsa wrote: "Chapter 11:I almost scoffed at the mention of Helen. This is absurd. So apparently the King was such a loser that Prince Paris stole his Queen from his bed? I think it could be true but feels like..."
your comment on chapter 15 is actually interesting if you're familiar with Achilles' original story from The Illiad! Without spoiling anything, let me just say if this book is close to the original story, this will be a very interesting last portion of the book - especially because we're using Patroclus pov, not Achilles' himself
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On chapters 9-16 I was so sad when they predicted he was going to die but Achilles was just worried about who would take car of Patroclus when he was gone .
Also I can’t believe he passed for a woman either that’s crazy. And his mom told Achilles to marry the princess so he just does it because she said ,what? And dun..dun...dun... she’s pregnant because his mom told him to sleep with her . I’m starting to think his mom is trying to ruin his life or is just plain crazy.
Also I was shook when the princess called on Patroclus to come talk to her I thought she was about to murder him. Boy was I wrong . But I also think she wanted to have those moments with Patroclus to feel closer to Achilles. Because she knew Achilles is in love with Patroclus not her.
So Odysseus shows up on the shores where they are supposed to be hiding and drops the bomb like I knew you were here. And they are going to war.
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I think her mother wanted him away from Patroclus and that was what the Princess was for.
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It is interesting how you say that. I expected her to insult him like she did and maybe that hug but not the rest. Patroclus is even more soft at heart than Achilles.
I got a little confused by the Thetis taking her son away, because I thought she would want him to be a hero, but I guess she did just want him away from Patroclus... that was kind of sad, but luckily Patroclus can forgive Achilles. Maybe now Achilles can see that what his mom says isn't always truthful. I'm enjoying reading the story from Patroclus's perspective. I think the writing is amazing, and the narration is really sweet.
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