Xarmander’s Reviews > The Song of Achilles > Status Update

I get treated to a description of Thetis' skin, dress and hair every time she shows up. Thanks, I hate it! I'd like to know if other readers enjoy having their hand held through every reference to Greek Mythology and terminology, or does it just bug *me* because I'm a fluent speaker?
The writing is enjoyable, but not mesmerising enough to live up to the hype for me, or spare me from nitpicking.