A review by graecus_
The Silence of the Girls by Pat Barker

dark emotional sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

this was a reread and i liked this less than i did the first time. i had a hard time getting through the book at points. i found the writing jarring at times, and the dialogue was disarmingly british. i feel like the book had a lot of potential, but it didn’t hit for me.
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