A review by codapril
A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes

adventurous dark emotional mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

From the time I picked up this book to the time I finished it, less than 36 hours had passed. A Thousand Ships weaved such an intricate, complex story through the many personal perspectives of different women throughout the Trojan war, and well into its aftermath. The organization of the story is a little confusing at the start, but once you piece together the timelines and story you'll see how flawlessly they all piece together, and it makes the story that much more rewarding to read. The story isn't about one woman, but of so many women's stories that were neglected, that now make a new and beautifully tragic story that is unheard of in more classic, male-leaning stories. I really enjoyed reading this and look forward to reading Hayne's other works of fiction. 
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