A review by luci_cma
The Women of Troy by Pat Barker

dark emotional informative slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I enjoyed the book as far as it tackles incredibly important topics. Ancient Greece/ and Greek Mythology is often romanticised to an extend where the cruelty many women had to suffer through is just brushed over.
However, while I loved the characters and world building, I couldn't help but feel like the plot was dragged out.
It almost felt like the same scenes were happening over and over again.
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