October 2012- The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

The Song of Achilles is a debut novel for Madeline Miller and tells the story of a love affair between Achilles and Patroclus. Miller spent ten years writing the book at the same time working as a Latin and Greek teacher.

The feelings for this book varied, as did the scores. Too many oiled bodies for one person, may have been Alison! The book generated an interest in Greek mythology but the general consensus was that it was badly written and the style of text did not suit the topic, for example talking about meals in terms of breakfast and lunch.

The great thing about this book though was the visit to the Australian Museum organized by Megan in conjunction with Charles Sturt University alumni and the Alexander the Great, 2000 years of treasures exhibit from the State Hermitage in St Petersburg, Russia.

Check out the two photos, one of me, Megan and Genevieve, and one very dark photo of Deb, Phil and Megan.

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Oh, and the ratings:

Alison     3

Annette  6

Cheryl    5

Deb        7

Megan   7

Average: 5.6