
Helen of Troy
A Novel
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Narrated by:
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Justine Eyre
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By:
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Margaret George
Margaret George breathes new life into the great Homeric tale by having Helen narrate her own story. Through her eyes and in her voice, we experience the young Helen's discovery of her divine origin and her terrifying beauty. While hardly more than a girl, Helen married the remote Spartan king Menelaus and bore him a daughter. By the age of 20, the world's most beautiful woman was resigned to a passionless marriage until she encountered the handsome Trojan prince Paris. And once the lovers flee to Troy, war, murder, and tragedy become inevitable.
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Critic reviews
"An absorbing retelling of the classic Trojan War myth, and a sobering look at the utter futility of trying to change one's fate." (Booklist)
"George's extraordinary storytelling abilities shine in her portrayal of Helen as both a conflicted woman who abandoned her homeland and child for true love, and as a legendary figure whose beauty and personal choices had epic consequences." (Publishers Weekly)
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Not my cup of tea.
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Not as good as her other work
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A fair and ambitious effort.
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Beautiful rendition of the story
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Just once I'd like to read a version of Helen where she's actually portrayed as a Spartan queen, and all that implies. While this take is more traditional in portraying her as the lovestruck tool of the gods, Helen proves she's made of sterner stuff than most versions would portray her. I was a bit put-off at first by how slowly the book starts, but the build-up is worth it as a fully three-dimensional character study of some of Homer's most enduring characters. As a romance novel, this is a solid read, but it's so much more. While it's not quite what Homer had in mind, perhaps, there is history, mythology, and warfare to be had in abundance once the story gets going. Margaret George describes the city of Troy in amazing detail, and her citizens comes to life. The mythology involved does add a different feel to Ms. George's story, so it doesn't quite feel like some of her other works. Don't let that put you off. If you like the subject and the author, there's no reason you shouldn't enjoy this book.A Very Different Take Than Homer
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Good until it wasn’t...
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good but slow
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Delightful!
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Beautiful writing style
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Yes!If you could rename Helen of Troy, what would you call it?
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M. George's historical details and research are always stunning - I have all (I think) of her books. You can feel safe in the knowledge of the writer.The narrator Justine Eyre was utterly FANTASTIC! It was almost a meditative experience - what a lovely voice!And, her pacing is wonderful - I could actually feel my hectic mind slowing down to her cadence; that allowed for a very deep immersion into the story. Ms. Eyre gave an incredible performance. What a gift she gives by capturing your attention completely.This book is very well written and the narrator fantastic.a very lovely book!
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