JESUS FUCKING CHRIST this book wrecked me. everything from start to finish is priceless. the story? flawless. the characters? beautifully developed. the GAY? left my soul craving for more. the end? ... 
 speechless. 
 madeline miller, teach me your ways. how does she manage to describe everything in such a beautiful detalied way escapes me. she took these well-known classic characters and made them her own. i am blown away.