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Synopsis
Told from the point of view of the women of Troy, this novel portrays the late weeks of the Trojan War, when women are sick of tending the wounded, men are tired of fighting, and bored gods and goddesses find ways to stir up trouble.
Is Troy appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
This retelling of the Trojan War from women's perspectives includes war violence, battlefield injuries, and themes of death and loss appropriate for mature teens. The focus is on the emotional and physical toll of prolonged conflict rather than graphic battle descriptions.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, mass death, and grief (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens interested in Greek mythology and feminist retellings will appreciate hearing the familiar Trojan War story through the voices of women who lived through it.