The Silence of the Girls By Pat Barker
Feb 10, 2024 
The Silence of the Girls by Pat Barker is an excellent novel. In this reimagining of myth and history, Barker sheds light not only on the impact of the war on its most famous female character, Helen, but also on the many women who suffered during the conflict—those killed, wounded, or taken as prisoners. As the novel unfolds, Briseis grapples with creating her destiny despite limited agency and the harsh realities of a nation devastated by war.
The story begins with the brutal ransacking of the city of Lyrnessus, setting the stage for the events of the Trojan War.
The Silence of the Girls By Pat Barker Book Info:
- Publisher: Doubleday Books
- Published: September 4, 2018
- Pages: 278
- Size: 2.90
