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352 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780525435242
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor Books
Publication date: 14 November 2017
Description
A brilliant retelling of an ancient myth, The Songs of the Kings offers up a different narrative of the Trojan War, one devoid of honor, wherein the mission to rescue Helen is a pretext for plundering Troy of its treasures. As the ships of the Gre...
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352 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780525435242
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor Books
Publication date: 14 November 2017
Description
A brilliant retelling of an ancient myth, The Songs of the Kings offers up a different narrative of the Trojan War, one devoid of honor, wherein the mission to rescue Helen is a pretext for plundering Troy of its treasures. As the ships of the Gre...
Community Reviews Summary of 56 reviews
Moods
dark 50%
reflective 50%
Pace
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 100%Strong character development?
No: 100%Loveable characters?
No: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Misogyny, Xenophobia, MurderMinor
Rape, Slavery