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

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

3.75

I have to admit, when I first started reading this, it was hard for me to get into it. Chapter after chapter, everything seemed so bleak and repetitive, but once the complexities and the actual plot was introduced, I couldn’t put it down. I felt that this book was unique and very thought provoking… I will never look at the Iliad the same! 
Just a quick note: there are a lot of triggering and disturbing elements throughout the book, so make sure you do your research before reading!!
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