Ships

Natalie Haynes' 'Ships' reimagines the Trojan War through the eyes of many different characters, especially women affected by conflict, offering a polyphonic account of war's human cost.

The novel interweaves perspectives across the Trojan narrative to show the long reach of violence and exile, blending myth with contemporary sensibilities.

Haynes wrote with sensitivity to modern readers, and the book has been noted for its emotional resonance, including with readers in war zones.

'Ships' continues the author's interest in mining ancient stories for overlooked perspectives and bringing them into conversation with present-day issues.