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A review by sowall
The Silence of the Girls by Pat Barker
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Such an amazing book. Truly.
Barker’s retelling of ‘The Iliad’ is the realest one you’ll find. We see the reality of war, of trauma, and we see that Achilles was never a hero.
I was worried that this female-focused retelling would be good but unrealistic and feel far from the myth, but this was none of that. Would truly recommend to anyone.
Barker’s retelling of ‘The Iliad’ is the realest one you’ll find. We see the reality of war, of trauma, and we see that Achilles was never a hero.
I was worried that this female-focused retelling would be good but unrealistic and feel far from the myth, but this was none of that. Would truly recommend to anyone.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Child death, and Death
Moderate: Sexual assault