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57. The Silence of the Girls by Pat Barker
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Length:
43 minutes
Released:
Dec 1, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Pat Barker's retelling of the Iliad from the female perspective proves a surprisingly marmite read. It was shortlisted for the Women's Prize and received widespread critical praise but Kate's book club was less convinced. Listen in to find out whether we loved or loathed it, plus some recommendations for your next book club read. Laura's off for this episode, back for our next Bookshelf show, coming soon. THIS SHOW CONTAINS PLOT SPOILERS.
Released:
Dec 1, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
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