A review by micklesreads
The Women of Troy by Pat Barker

challenging dark emotional tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

This wasn't what I expected. The timeframe of the book is quite short, which I guess I didn't realize going in? It was good in that the women of the story were truly the stars throughout, and it highlighted the ways that women are dehumanized in classical lit and history. 
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