kindlereads's review against another edition
3.0
It’s not the worst thing I’ve read but I just got so lost in the weeds!
emilybookmark's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
carmineslamp's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Didn't enjoy as much as the Iliad,,, but also the love I have for the Iliad is so insane, maybe that's not a good bar.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Murder
Minor: Rape and Misogyny
hedmunds's review against another edition
3.0
While it did not take me as long as it took Odysseus to get home, this book did take me AWHILE to finish. However, I am happy I did. While there are many issues I have with this epic, mostly about how women are treated and valued, I realize those issues are due to its age and can appreciate the book for its incredible ability to keep the public drawn in for hundreds of years.
While I am finally happy I read this tale in its full volume, my favorite part had to be the essay Emily Wilson included before the book began. I agree with her fully and I found her iteration refreshing from the ones I had to read in high school. All in all, I enjoyed this epic, even with its faults. Also I agree with Emily, the last book seems out of place and out of order. It leaves the story I feel as open when the previous book seems to close the whole tale. Perhaps time has rearranged the books, or maybe homer themselves decided that this story is meant to be that way, or maybe they wanted to remind us of Odysseus’ spoils and how he is a soldier first, not the lover he is suggested to be in the 23rd book.
While I am finally happy I read this tale in its full volume, my favorite part had to be the essay Emily Wilson included before the book began. I agree with her fully and I found her iteration refreshing from the ones I had to read in high school. All in all, I enjoyed this epic, even with its faults. Also I agree with Emily, the last book seems out of place and out of order. It leaves the story I feel as open when the previous book seems to close the whole tale. Perhaps time has rearranged the books, or maybe homer themselves decided that this story is meant to be that way, or maybe they wanted to remind us of Odysseus’ spoils and how he is a soldier first, not the lover he is suggested to be in the 23rd book.
a178's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The only reason this doesn’t get 5⭐️ is that Odysseus is a walking ick. Loved this translation though - making the odyssey way more accessible!
athenian_frog's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Violence, War, and Slavery
Moderate: Misogyny, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual assault, Grief, Confinement, Cannibalism, and Animal death
There are graphic deaths of several characters. A group of women are hung and it is described in the epic with a few disturbing lines. There is a lot of violence in general.hilse's review against another edition
5.0
I know that the Fagles translation is not universally adored, but I really enjoyed this translation. Note: have not read Lombardo's translation of [b:Odyssey|1388|Odyssey|Homer|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1158208332s/1388.jpg|3356006], but that is next.
jacobdekay's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
inis's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25