Historical · Myth and retellings
The Silence of the Girls
The Trojan War is retold from the viewpoint of Briseis, a queen captured when Achilles' army sacks her city. She becomes a spoil of war in the Greek camp and sees the heroes at close range.
Facts last checked 2026-10-17
- First published
- 2018
- Pace
- Medium
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 336
- Format
- Book 1 of 3 in Women of Troy
Read this if you like myth retellings that give women's experiences of war a central place.
Skip this if you are sensitive to depictions of sexual violence or want heroic adventure.
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Quick answers about The Silence of the Girls
- What is The Silence of the Girls about?
- The Trojan War is retold from the viewpoint of Briseis, a queen captured when Achilles' army sacks her city. She becomes a spoil of war in the Greek camp and sees the heroes at close range.
- Who should read The Silence of the Girls?
- Read it if you like myth retellings that give women's experiences of war a central place. Skip it if you are sensitive to depictions of sexual violence or want heroic adventure.
- How long and how fast is The Silence of the Girls?
- It is a medium-paced, medium read of about 336 pages, first published in 2018.
- Does The Silence of the Girls have content warnings?
- Content we flag: Sexual assault, Slavery, War, Violence, Death.
- Can I borrow The Silence of the Girls for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends The Silence of the Girls; the borrow button above searches it for you.
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