A Thousand Ships

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The story of the Trojan War as told by the women, muses, and goddesses involved.

This historical fiction about the Trojan War reads like non-fiction. The passages covering the action of battle lack excitement, and the passages without action are a slog. Luckily, the audiobook is a short one. The story may be easier to enjoy in print.

The chapters are from the point of view of the women involved in the war including Helen of Troy, Calliope, Hecate, Briseis, Chryseis, Penelope, Aphrodite, Hera, Athena, and more.

Natalie Haynes' pronunciation of Greek names is proper and not what a casual reader would expect. Her narration is monotone and doesn't contribute to an already dry story.

Recommended only for staunch fans of Greek mythology, especially those looking for a less androcentric account of Troy.

Natalie Haynes is an alumna of Cambridge University and writes both fiction and non-fiction books about Greek mythology. In addition to writing, she also works in journalism, radio, and comedy.

Publisher: Harper (print); HarperAudio

Narrator: Natalie Haynes

Running Time: 8 hours, 33 minutes

Length: 368 pages

Release Date: January 26, 2021

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I received an electronic galley copy of this title from the publisher through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. I also received a digital audio recording of this title from the publisher through Libro.fm as a librarian review copy. I read the latter edition. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.