Is the Song of Achilles ok for 12 year olds?

The Song of Achilles

The Song of Achilles, a novel by Madeline Miller, was published in 2011. It is a retelling of Homer's Iliad from the perspective of Patroclus during the Greek Heroic Age. The story follows Patroclus and Achilles from their first meeting to their adventures during the Trojan War, emphasizing their romantic bond. The Song of Achilles was awarded the Orange Prize for Fiction in 2012. Continue reading the content below to learn more about The Song of Achilles' age rating.

The Song of Achilles Age Rating

Because the story of Madeline Miller's magnificent first novel, The Song of Achilles, is the story of tremendous, passionate love between Achilles and Patroclus, as tragic as Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, The Song of Achilles is rated for ages 16 and above. Even for a Greek literature professor like Miller, reconstructing the Western world's first and most excellent war novel is daunting. As a result, The Song Of Achilles has a 16+ rating.

Is The Book "The Song of Achilles" Appropriate for Kids?

Reading The Song of Achilles gave this classic tale a fresh perspective. You think you know the story, but you'd be shocked how many layers of new meaning a good production can reveal. The novel is suitable for YA and up since it is ideal for children and teenagers.

Why Is The Song Of Achilles So Good?

The writing of The Song of Achilles is one of the things that everyone notices. It is addicting to the readers from the first page. It's poetic and intriguing yet still manages to communicate the story straightforwardly. It's a timeless tale conveyed in excellent prose that everybody can understand. Overall, it has been beneficial for readers to continue reading The Song Of Achilles.

The Song of Achilles Overview

Specifications Details
Book Name The Song of Achilles
Author Madeline Miller
Country United States
Language English
Genre Romance, fantasy
Published September 20, 2011
Publisher Ecco Press (HarperCollins)
Pages 416

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The Song of Achilles Age Rating - FAQs

1. Is Song of Achilles OK for kids?  

I'd say yes, it will be fine, as long as you are fine with themes and intense love (not so much sex, but true, heartfelt love and all the joys and pains that come with it). Also, you have to be aware that the main storyline is a male/male romance.

2. Is The Song of Achilles appropriate for a 15-year-old?  

I recommend it to everyone, especially history and Greek mythology enthusiasts.

3. Is The Song of Achilles a good book?  

Miller's Song of Achilles provides that back story, an exegesis that draws the personal and the intimate out of Homer's virile action-adventure... Gradually, The Song of Achilles becomes a quiet love story, one so moving that I was reluctant to move on to the war and Homer's tale of perverted honor and stubborn pride.

4. Why you should read the Song of Achilles?  

Readers can understand and relate to the problem Achilles and Patroclus experience: how to love, deeply and fiercely, in the face of adversity. “I could recognize him by touch alone, by smell; I would know him blind, by the way his breaths came and his feet struck the earth.

5. Does the book The Song of Achilles have romance?  

The novel follows Patroclus' relationship with Achilles, from their initial meeting to their exploits during the Trojan War, with particular focus on their romantic relationship. The Song of Achilles was awarded the Orange Prize for Fiction in 2012.

Is the Song of Achilles ok for 12 year olds?

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Sadiekane asked this question about The Song of Achilles:

Is this book appropriate for a 14 year old?

Is the Song of Achilles ok for 12 year olds?

NaTaya Hastings Appropriate? I'd say yes, it will be fine, as long as you are fine with themes and intense love (not so much sex, but true, heartfelt love and all the…moreAppropriate? I'd say yes, it will be fine, as long as you are fine with themes and intense love (not so much sex, but true, heartfelt love and all the joys and pains that come with it). Also, you have to be aware that the main storyline is a male/male romance. If that is something you don't want your child exposed to, this is definitely not the book for you. I, personally, would have no problem letting my child read this book. (He is 13.)
However, setting aside for the moment whether or not this book is 'appropriate' for a 14 year old, I'm not sure that a 14 year old would enjoy or understand all the complexities of this book. As I have already said, I wouldn't mind my 13 year old child reading this book, but I don't think he would WANT to read it. Not because of the male/male romance either. He, like me, has no problem with LGBT literature, movies, etc., but I don't think he would understand everything going on in the book, and I think it would be "too slow" for him. It would not hold his interest. Now, a fourteen year old girl... it's possible she might enjoy it. I would have at 14, but I'm not sure many of my friends would have. (less)

Is the Song of Achilles ok for 12 year olds?

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Is the Song of Achilles ok for 12 year olds?

Is Song of Achilles appropriate for a 12 year old?

I'd say yes, it will be fine, as long as you are fine with themes and intense love (not so much sex, but true, heartfelt love and all the joys and pains that come with it). Also, you have to be aware that the main storyline is a male/male romance.

At what age should you read the Song of Achilles?

The Song Of Achilles is rated 14 and above.

Is Song of Achilles for kids?

Suitable for Age Group: 14 and above.

Is the Song of Achilles school appropriate?

The book is certainly appropriate for YA and up. The prose is elegant in its simplicity. Miller gives Patroclus a Hemmingway-like directness.