The Iliad and the Odyssey by Homer

The Iliad and the Odyssey

Homer

752 pages • first pub -800 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy poetry adventurous fast-paced

Description

Contains two of the greatest adventure stories of all time. In this book, the first adventure recounts the war between the Trojans and Achaeans and the personal and tragic struggle of the fiery-tempered Achilles. It also includes a story which chr...

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Moods

adventurous 92%
challenging 49%
tense 27%
dark 23%
emotional 18%
informative 16%
reflective 16%
inspiring 12%
sad 10%
mysterious 9%
funny 5%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 28%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Plot: 35% | Character: 15% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 32% | No: 27% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 30% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 9% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

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