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A review by prlprl
The Silence of the Girls by Pat Barker
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
The Iliad retelling we needed, albeit undeserved. Barker’s eloquent story of suffering and survival is articulated by sharp stitches of sorrow, and brutal humanity behind the glossy-eyed mythology of other interpretations of the Trojan War.
Moderate: Rape, Slavery, Medical content, Grief, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Animal death, Child death, Incest, Misogyny, Suicide, and Pregnancy