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The Silence of the Girls by Pat Barker
3.0

I really enjoyed this book, but at the same time it is hard to read on parts. I think this version highlighted the customs of the time with some really unique feeling parts. There were times I wished we'd slowed down to dig into a moment a bit more. 

I had hoped for more women to feature. Not like change their roles but it was more so center Achilles than I thought it would be, she even says this is all his story. There was very little kindness amongst the women which also felt disappointing. 

Even still I enjoyed the story.