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The Silence of the Girls
by Pat Barker
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
While following almost exactly the narrative of the movie Troy, this book adopts the point of view of Briseis, a noble troyan who has been enslaved and has to live with Achilles, who participated in destroying a native city and murdering her friends and family. While giving a reflexion on survival, it brings to life a whole era and place through researched descriptions.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence
Moderate: Animal death, Death, Emotional abuse, Alcohol