Rosemary Sutcliff Black Ships Before Troy Reviews Summary
Ratings Breakdown
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Rated 4.6 by 759 people
Pros from Reviews
- Engaging introduction to Greek mythology
- Easy to read
- Retains flavor of the original
- Great for teaching kids
- Intense and enjoyable
- Masterful retelling of the Iliad
- Good summary with poetic feel
- Gorgeous illustrations
Cons from Reviews
- No illustrations
- Not suitable for young children
- Requires prior knowledge
- Language is flowery
- Contains violence and death
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