This is a book I would definitely recommend, but it is a little mature and there is some sensitive content so be aware of this before reading. My only critique of this book is that it is not what was marketed. "The Iliad, as experienced by the captured women living in the Greek camp..." The main captured woman we see is Briseis and we do sometimes see the lives of the other captured women from her point of view, but there was also still a lot about Achilles and his grief. I honestly enjoyed all these aspects of the story and the parts where the focus was brought to the reality of being a captured woman were so strong and well-written. Overall, Pat Barker did an amazing job on this book and this was some of the most compelling writing I have read. This book introduced me to Barker, and I can't wait to read the other work her amazing mind as produced. 

Speaking on my earlier remarks about Achilles: I think the author was aware that this was Achilles' story because Briseis gives this same remark in the final chapter. I think the fact that Achilles still took up so much of this story, even though it was supposed to be Briseis' story, allows us to further understand the life of a captured woman. Feeling like you are living in someone else's story.