The Silence of the Girls

The Silence of the Girls

2018 • 327 pages

Ratings94

Average rating3.8

15

A dark, horrific yet true tale regarding women's experience of war. The Greek Trojan war is often male-centered, so it was refreshing to read from the perspective of Briseis - a Trojan queen captured by the Greeks. Through her eyes we see the realities of what conquest means for women and girls. 
Criticisms (potential spoilers) 
- I wish there were fewer Achilles POVs because I did not care for him/his feelings. He was vile in this.
- Some of the Language felt too modern for a historical novel and sometimes took me out.

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