I have to say I found the book disappointing. 
 Somehow, this book doesn't seem to actually delve into Achilles and Patroclus' relationship, for all that it's the point of the book. Neither does it delve very deeply into the characters, for that matter. I really don't have any sense of who either of them are, or why they're in love with each other. The only reason Patroclus seems to love Achilles is because he's perfect, and Achilles, well I don't really know why he's in love, we're just told he is. Or did I miss something here? 
 I think Miller was too concerned with the tone and style of her writing and not enough with writing a real relationship.(less)