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The Silence of the Girls

By: Pat Barker
Narrated by: Kristin Atherton, Michael Fox
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Penguin presents the audiobook edition of The Silence of the Girls by Pat Barker, read by Kristin Atherton and Michael Fox.

A GUARDIAN BEST BOOK OF THE 21ST CENTURY

From the Booker Prize-winning author of Regeneration

Shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction, the Costa Novel Award and the International DUBLIN Literary Award

There was a woman at the heart of the Trojan war whose voice has been silent - till now. Discover the greatest Greek myth of all - retold by the witness that history forgot . . .

'Magnificent. You are in the hands of a writer at the height of her powers' Evening Standard
'Chilling, powerful, audacious' The Times

Briseis was a queen until her city was destroyed. Now she is slave to Achilles, the man who butchered her husband and brothers. Trapped in a world defined by men, can she survive to become the author of her own story?

©2018 Pat Barker (P)2018 Penguin Audio Ancient Fantasy Fiction Historical Fiction Magic Science Fiction Women's Fiction Heartfelt War Greek Mythology Ancient Greece
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This book gives a voice to the female perspective and deeper understanding of the brutality of historical events. The Trojan war is a story that’s well known, but only the story of men, this book lets the women be heard.

Brilliant book!

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the strength of the female characters were embodied by prose of such quality that I was emerged from the start, and enhanced by narration that gave soul and life to the story

hope in hopeless times

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How fascinating and enjoyable to find yourself in a Greek tragedy observing the characters that have influenced our world for so long.

Immersive Greek/Trogan story

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I normally don't read fiction but i'm glad I made an exception with this book. It is a beautifully written, emotionally moving journey that enthralled me from beginning to end. The two narrators brought the story to life, and especially Kristin Atherton who is superb. Highly recommended.

Captivating

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This novel is spell binding. The narrative explores the female world in the time of the wars that result in the fall of Troy. In the place of history we get her story. It is a masterpiece in the story, the characters and their complex relationships and it’s political messages. Poetic, compassionate and engaging.

A magnificent odyssey from a writer I command of her craft

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Fantastic story and great way to learn about the Iliad. Well read by both voices, thoroughly enjoyable.

Riveting read

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The narrator's strong and charming voice perfectly tells this eye-opening and insightful story ~ no regrets.

Incredible!

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A well told story of the suffering of women during ancient war. An insight into the workings of how women of all classes, even royalty, were taken as slaves to kings and generals. Sad and confronting at times, this book offers perspective on the well entrenched sexist barbaric acts of men and war.

A well told story of ancient women's suffering

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Fantastic story, beautifully told from the women’s perspective Great narration. A great innovative telling of the final weeks of the Trojan war.

Beautiful story

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this book is highly recommended. a believable and engaging story. The story was beautifully told.

I loved this book

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