royvdb's review against another edition
3.0
I can't compare it to other versions, but it's not really my shtick. It's an old poem so the repetition in this is bad, Beowulf killed it, he got a reward, is just boring. But the modern slang in this version was funny.
robmcd's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
empiersol's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
slow-paced
4.0
The introduction to the book is reason enough to get this book.
jessicavf's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-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? It's complicated
3.25
joyychungg's review against another edition
3.0
was young. didn't really vibe with the writing style
kappareads's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this! I have read parts of another Beowulf translation, but this was just great to read! Highly recommend the audiobook
tricyclestudent's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
disnerd_davis's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
I had no idea what was going on but the translation was well written.
kknoblauch's review against another edition
5.0
Worth reading for the line "swole as a troll" alone.