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The Song of Troy Kindle Edition

by Colleen McCullough (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 425 ratings
It was a clash of arms that would echo through the millennia: a hard-fought conflict born of love, pride, greed and revenge; a decade-long siege of the ancient world's greatest city from which nobody will escape unscathed.

As urgent and passionate as if told for the first time, international besteller Colleen McCullough breathes life into legend, swinging our sympathies from Greece to Troy and back again as they move inexorably towards a fate not even the gods themselves can avert. Here are Greek princess Helen, sensuous and self-indulgent, who deserts a dull husband for the sake of the equally self-indulgent Trojan prince Paris; the haunted warrior Achilles; the heroically noble Hektor; the subtle and brilliant Odysseus; Priam, King of Troy, doomed to make the wrong decisions for the right reasons; and Agamemnon, King of Kings, who consents to the unspeakable to launch his thousand ships, incurring the terrifying wrath of his wife, Klytemnestra.

THE SONG OF TROY: A legend reborn.
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    556 pages
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    Head of Zeus
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    1 Mar. 2014
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McCullough has written a beginner's guide to Homer, cutting away every last trace of poetry to expose the narrative below... She has done us all a service, reminding those familiar with the classics of the wonder of one of the greatest stories ever told. Each character's personal history is a fascinating story in itself and she retells it as if she were telling a fairy story to a child. - Guardian.

There is much more to Colleen McCullough than The Thorn Birds... There are exciting moments, pacy moments, sexy and romantic moments. - Sunday Times.

About the Author

Colleen McCullough is a neuroscientist by training, but best known for her many works of fiction. She and Sir Roden Cutler have been designated two of Australia's one hundred Living National Treasures. She lives in Norfolk Island with her husband, Ric Robinson.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00IMEJK48
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Head of Zeus
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 1 Mar. 2014
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.2 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 556 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1781857908
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Customer reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 425 ratings

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Colleen McCullough was born in Australia. A neuropathologist, she established the department of neurophysiology at the Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney before working as a researcher and teacher at Yale Medical School for ten years. Her writing career began with the publication of Tim, followed by The Thorn Birds, a record-breaking international bestseller. She lives on Norfolk Island in the South Pacific with her husband, Ric Robinson.

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Customers find the book generally readable and appreciate its compelling storyline, with one review noting how it incorporates myths and legends into the narrative. Moreover, the book features intriguing characters, and one customer highlights its well-researched content.

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22 customers mention ‘Readability’22 positive0 negative

Customers find the book fantastic and generally readable, with one customer praising Colleen McCullouch's writing style.

"Fantastic read! Only wish it had been a lot longer...." Read more

"A good read. The characters profiles were well conceived and the plots were workable. Once I started reading, could not put it down...." Read more

"...This is an amazing adaptation of the original story, bringing ancient heroes back to life. And having them tell their own story - brilliant !..." Read more

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19 customers mention ‘Storyline’16 positive3 negative

Customers praise the compelling storyline of the book, with one customer noting how it incorporates myths and legends into the narrative, while another describes it as a competent retelling of the Iliad.

"...very well researched, intriguing characters, obviously a great story...." Read more

"A good read. The characters profiles were well conceived and the plots were workable. Once I started reading, could not put it down...." Read more

"...for "myths as real world stories" fiction, this is an able novel...." Read more

"This story brings the fabled history of the siege and eventual downfall of Troy to life...." Read more

7 customers mention ‘Character development’7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one mentioning how it brings ancient heroes back to life and another noting how the story is told through different protagonists.

"...Great rich historic background, very well researched, intriguing characters, obviously a great story...." Read more

"A good read. The characters profiles were well conceived and the plots were workable. Once I started reading, could not put it down...." Read more

"...This is an amazing adaptation of the original story, bringing ancient heroes back to life. And having them tell their own story - brilliant !..." Read more

"...The story is told by the different protagonists and brings the old tale to life. I would definitely recommend it" Read more

4 customers mention ‘Knowledge’4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's knowledge and research, with one customer noting its scholarly approach from McCulloch.

"...Great rich historic background, very well researched, intriguing characters, obviously a great story...." Read more

"Again a book full of facts, history and action. The story never really slowed down pulling you along through every page and every twist...." Read more

"A scholarly approach from McCulloch, but I have to admit I have had to leave it one third of the way through...." Read more

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  • KB
    5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed it immensely
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 May 2014
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    Fantastic read! Only wish it had been a lot longer. Great rich historic background, very well researched, intriguing characters, obviously a great story. Would've loved for Colleen McCullough to continue with the Odyssey or Ancient Greek history in general just as she did in Masters of Rome.
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  • pete
    4.0 out of 5 stars Legend-ary first read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 June 2014
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    A good read. The characters profiles were well conceived and the plots were workable. Once I started reading, could not put it down. This is my first read of a Colleen McCullough novel but it won't be the last.
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  • Kurt Decoene
    5.0 out of 5 stars trully amazing
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 April 2000
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    It was years ago that I read (parts) of the 'Iliad' in school. My brother, who studied latin and classic Greek in highschool gave this book to me (to read - I had to give it back). This is an amazing adaptation of the original story, bringing ancient heroes back to life. And having them tell their own story - brilliant !
    She brought Heroes back to life, heroes with their small human side and flaws without deminishing their grandure. I've always loved history, and this book shows how the real cause for the Troyan war was economic rather than a kidnapped Helen (though i admitingly like the romantic idea of the latter)
    A must read, a must have...
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  • JSRT
    3.0 out of 5 stars Early McCullough
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 January 2014
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    The story of what the Trojan War might have looked like if it had actually happened along realistic, but still Homeric lines, "The Song of Troy" shows only some of the style that McCullough later brought to the "Masters of Rome" series. It's entertaining, to be sure, but not in the same league as similar efforts by Mary Renault and Steven Pressfield.

    If you are looking for "myths as real world stories" fiction, this is an able novel. However, if you are looking for more ancient world McCullough, you'll be disappointed. She had some way to go before she was ready to tackle Gaius Marius after finishing "The Song of Troy."
    6 people found this helpful
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  • Jvan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Song of Troy
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 31 May 2014
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    This story brings the fabled history of the siege and eventual downfall of Troy to life. Colleen McCullough brings brings the characters to life cleverly by having each of them telling parts of the story through their own eyes. A thoroughly good read
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  • MC in Guernsey
    4.0 out of 5 stars Thoroughly enjoyed it
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 June 2014
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    It may not be the Iliad, but if Classics are not your thing, this is good. The story is told by the different protagonists and brings the old tale to life. I would definitely recommend it
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  • patacake
    5.0 out of 5 stars Introduction to the world of Troy
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 April 2010
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    Easy to read and for anyone who isn't too familiar with the events leadoing up to the fall of Troy (apart from the tales of Helen, Paris, Achilles, Hector and the Trojan Horse) makes you want to know more. It inspired me to go on to read The Iliad, which is more of a struggle!
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  • RICHARD WOOD
    5.0 out of 5 stars A old tale told in a wonderful new way. Great read.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 September 2018
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    Every one who enjoys a good yarn even though we know what happens. The people are larger than life !!!(
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  • monteverita
    5.0 out of 5 stars 普遍の人間ドラマ
    Reviewed in Japan on 18 October 2004
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    邦訳版を図書館で借りて読み、その面白さにすっかり魅了されましたが、すでに絶版ということで入手困難につき、原著を購入しました。
    約3000年前という時代設定のせいか古風な単語と言い回しが頻繁に使われていますが、物語の基調はあくまで現代的なので、それが独特のリズムになっていて、語り口に惹き込まれます。例えば、
    "Godless Odysseus who was yet beloved of the Gods. Mortal paradox, knave and King rolled in one."
    世に知られた神話の定説を、敢えて神々を登場させず、非常に個性的で魅力ある登場人物たちを配した作者独自の解釈で創作・編成してあり、「あの事件にはこんな裏があったのでは？」という小説ならではの面白さが十二分に味わえます。
    数ある翻案作品の中でも突出した完成度。
    さすがに自ら『イリアス』（＝イリオン（トロイ）の歌＝The Song of Troy）と冠するだけのことはあります。
    ただ、ギリシア側に較べてトロイア側の人物描写がかなりシビアなので、そちらに思い入れのある向きには、ちょっと微妙なものがあるかもしれません。
    追記（2005.5.5）
    その後、マーケットプレイスで邦訳『トロイアの歌』を入手しましたが、再読し、改めて邦訳と原著は別の物だという感を強くしました。
    あくまでも私の個人的な好みですが、やはりこの作品に関しては、原著をお薦めしたいと思います。
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  • PRATHAP T.V.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in India on 8 April 2016
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    Good reading. Iliad as a novel
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  • Cliente Kindle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Imprescindible, tanto sobre Troya como de los otros libros de la autora
    Reviewed in Spain on 22 February 2017
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    Lo mejor que he leído de esta escritora, mejor incluso que Roma, es original, sorprende y está muy bien escrita
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  • ChereCheryl
    2.0 out of 5 stars Huge paperback
    Reviewed in France on 4 April 2019
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    I can't understand why a paperback book would have 1 inch margins. Frankly you could nearly half the size of this book, making it fit inside a purse simply by removing white space. I haven't started reading it yet, but I certainly hope it's good since I'll be carrying around this massive amount of white paper.
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  • Stephan Wiesner
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fascination interpretaion of the Ilias
    Reviewed in Germany on 8 August 2002
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    Cooleen presents a very interesting and thrilling interpretation of the Ilias. The real book is quite hard to read, at least the first time. This version, however, really got me. It contains all the 'facts' but in a chronological order (this alone helps a lot :-) and added with intersting ideas like the discussion about economic reasons for the attack on Troy (with Helena just a pretext). I suppose that one needs to know Homers version to really appreciate all points...
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