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

challenging dark emotional inspiring 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? No

4.25

I enjoyed this book. It is similar to song of Achilles but also shows a darker side to both Patroclus and Achilles. Breseis is a compelling storyteller, sometimes making jokes at the darkest of times. 
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