I thoroughly enjoyed reading The Song of Achilles. However, I am someone who has never read too much about Greek mythology, so therefore I did not know exactly what to expect or when to expect it. I think that if I had known the story of Achilles and Patroclus well before reading this it might have changed my rating and my opinion of this book...notice I say that it MIGHT have...I very much doubt it would have. 
 In my opinion this story, told from the point of view of Patroclus, is written in a way that displays such feeling and emotion that it's difficult to not get caught up in the story and FEEL. This book made me FEEL, I'm not sure there is a better way to describe it. It moved me...at one point it even made me cry tears, although strangely my tears weren't brought forth by a character's death. It's a book definitely worth your time. 
 The story begins with Patroclus as a young boy, a prince. At a race held by his father for other boys in surrounding kingdoms Patroclus can't help but notice a golden haired prince who eventually wins the race for his age group. Little can Patroclus know the future that fate has in store for him and how closely it will intertwine with this golden haired youngster. 
 I don't want to give away too much so don't want to go into detail too much. I love the way the author so deftly made clear that the relationship between the two young men was special and strong. You really get to know the characters. The stubbornness, pride, joy, love, and beauty of Achilles. The intelligence, mercy, sweet nature, and goodness of Patroclus. The way the other characters come in and out of the story and affect their lives is just right. I didn't want the story to end because I enjoyed it that much.