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3.77 AVERAGE
3.77 AVERAGE
well written but dragged too much in the middle- did not finish
Great start but I couldn't get past where she escapes with Paris, good heroine but she still seems vapid and not complex at all, I do like the mythological aspect of it all but still did not finish.
As always, [author:Margaret George] has produced a well-researched and well-written historical novel. Nearly all of her large tomes have been written about famous, and often-times maligned, women in history. This one was pretty good, but I would also recommend her books on Cleopatra and Mary, Queen of Scots as preparation for this book.
a good side piece (hah) to the iliad , imaginatively fills in the backstory, and gives it a new point of view. Best read by a cozy fire while contemplating love, fate, and the futility of war
I don't think Margaret George could write a book I wouldn't dive into and not want to leave. She certainly hasn't yet.
As I listened to this book, I kept wondering if I would have liked it better if I had read the book instead. The narrator made Helen sound whiny and selfish. I couldn't wait to be done with the book because of the grating voice of the recording artist.
The one insightful thing about the Trojan War was that it was necessarily caused by Helen and Paris running off together. Although that was one of many things that precipitated the siege on the city. I found that twist on the legend to possibly be closer history than we know.
The one insightful thing about the Trojan War was that it was necessarily caused by Helen and Paris running off together. Although that was one of many things that precipitated the siege on the city. I found that twist on the legend to possibly be closer history than we know.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The main reason I gave it three stars was because the story seemed too drawn out. It could have concluded a little more succinctly, especially since everyone knows the outcome of the Trojan war. I loved learning more about this infamous Helen and her story. I did find the different gods and goddesses confusing, not to mention trying to keep track of their mortal offspring. Long book, but very well-written.
A strictly okay sort of book. Don't expect too much. A little disappointing, since Margaret George is a really good historical fiction writer. This one wasn't as good.
I think if it weren’t for my sheer determination to get through it, I wouldn’t have finished this book. I found this a very slow read despite being heavily invested in the characters before I even opened it. I felt the addition of new characters unnecessary for most of the book though I did enjoy certain sections with Gelanor. I also liked Evadne as a character, but her purpose in this story felt unnecessary. There were times when parts felt out of character for my understanding of the Trojan war and these myths, but obviously there are many many tellings so the differences were understandable for the most part. I ended up finding Helen a rather tiresome narrator, whilst I adored this interpretation of Andromache, I would’ve loved more of her and I wish Cassandra had been more than just Paris’ sister, and that more of her story had been included
Fascinating and so much fun to read! Ms. George has done it again.