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

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

4.25

Well that was a distressing read…

This was a bleak retelling of the Trojan War narrative, from the POV of Briseis, once a princess, now a captured slave. 
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