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A review by mailorenzo
The Women of Troy by Pat Barker
4.0
“It was one of those moments that I think everybody experiences - and they don't have to be dramatic - when things begin to change; and you know there's no point ruminating about it, because thinking isn't going to help you understand. You're not ready to understand it yet; you have to live your way into the meaning.”
This quote sums up pretty much everything you need to know about Pat Barker's retelling. Some people might find the pace slow and that nothing happens, but this precisely what Barker is a master at her craft. We see people dealing with difficult situations on the daily basis. It's about personal dilemmas and how adaptable human beings are.
I for one, love how she focus much more on the psychology of the characters instead of their glorification. This is not about a slay queen moment or a hero's moment, this is about people dealing with their flawless nature while trying to survive (even those that are in a advantaged position, caan't wait to be done and get back home, everyone is somehow paying for what they did). Even the characters that are to be considered "villains" in this story, those with their difficult personalities, the author makes sure you understand where they are coming from. There is always a psycological journey to a character in scenes like when they are just having dinner, which are the moments I find more satisfying.
This quote sums up pretty much everything you need to know about Pat Barker's retelling. Some people might find the pace slow and that nothing happens, but this precisely what Barker is a master at her craft. We see people dealing with difficult situations on the daily basis. It's about personal dilemmas and how adaptable human beings are.
I for one, love how she focus much more on the psychology of the characters instead of their glorification. This is not about a slay queen moment or a hero's moment, this is about people dealing with their flawless nature while trying to survive (even those that are in a advantaged position, caan't wait to be done and get back home, everyone is somehow paying for what they did). Even the characters that are to be considered "villains" in this story, those with their difficult personalities, the author makes sure you understand where they are coming from. There is always a psycological journey to a character in scenes like when they are just having dinner, which are the moments I find more satisfying.