gracesbookss's review
4.0
I really expected to feel frustration with this story but Seamus Heaney's translation made reading this a breeze! I love medieval texts and I'm very happy that I got to enjoy this classic epic poem.
In my British Literature class, we compared Beowulf to Game of Thrones. It was fantastic. I am such a super fan of Game of Thrones, so it was very easy for me to find numerous connections and similarities. Germanic and Icelandic epics will always be a favorite of mine.
In my British Literature class, we compared Beowulf to Game of Thrones. It was fantastic. I am such a super fan of Game of Thrones, so it was very easy for me to find numerous connections and similarities. Germanic and Icelandic epics will always be a favorite of mine.
jenniferlynnkrohn's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
helen_is's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
tense
medium-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
rosedosed's review against another edition
3.0
Beowulf babygirl leave that war-fueled cycle of revenge-ass warrior society… You don’t need them, you need a REAL man like ME who can only do 3 push ups & occasionally cries & whose grieving process doesn’t involve killing……. Also thanks for inspiring lotr king, love you xxx
demelzavandermeulen's review against another edition
challenging
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
dropitlolo's review
4.0
Actually pretty good and concise to read considering the book is 1000 years old! Could have done without some of the tirades outlining past battles and inconsequential names, but overall this was an enjoyable tale.
ents1400's review against another edition
5.0
An absolute Chad. Beowulf is the most chaotic good barbarian I've ever had the pleasure of encountering in any media.
"Death was my errand and the fate they had earned. Now Grendel and I are called together, and I've come."
King shit.
"Death was my errand and the fate they had earned. Now Grendel and I are called together, and I've come."
King shit.
_sal_'s review
adventurous
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
being what inspired JRR Tolkien this book was an amazing look back on history and one of its most imaginative stories. It reminded me a lot of the hobbit and Beowulf is a great protagonist it didn’t disappoint in the realm of fantasy and him, defeating Grendel, and then the Dragon at the end was a good way to die as it honored his Kingship even more.
rphalange's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Awesome translation.