 In general, scholars have remarked on the markedly different tone of the "Achilleid" in comparison with the "Thebaid", equating it more to the style of Ovid than Virgil.Some have also noted the predominance of feminine themes and feminine power in the fragment and focus on the poem's perspectives on gender relations.Statius' poetry was very popular in his lifetime, although he was not without his critics who apparently had problems with his "ex tempore" style.