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The Silence of the Girls
- Narrated by: Kristin Atherton, Michael Fox
- Length: 10 hrs and 44 mins
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The Silence of the Girls
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Publisher's Summary
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?
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- Nicole Holmes
- 01-04-2020
Brilliant book!
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.
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- catherine
- 13-08-2021
hope in hopeless times
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
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- Susan
- 14-01-2019
Immersive Greek/Trogan story
How fascinating and enjoyable to find yourself in a Greek tragedy observing the characters that have influenced our world for so long.
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- Ian
- 10-04-2019
Captivating
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.
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- Shirli Kirschner
- 11-01-2020
A magnificent odyssey from a writer I command of her craft
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.
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- Amazon Customer
- 04-02-2020
Riveting read
Fantastic story and great way to learn about the Iliad. Well read by both voices, thoroughly enjoyable.
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- Anonymous User
- 31-03-2020
Incredible!
The narrator's strong and charming voice perfectly tells this eye-opening and insightful story ~ no regrets.
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- Anonymous User
- 10-05-2022
A well told story of ancient women's suffering
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.
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- Melissa A Gillies
- 24-10-2022
Beautiful story
Fantastic story, beautifully told from the women’s perspective Great narration. A great innovative telling of the final weeks of the Trojan war.
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- Amazon Customer
- 17-07-2021
I loved this book
this book is highly recommended. a believable and engaging story. The story was beautifully told.
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