The Odyssey by Homer

The Odyssey

Homer with Robert Fitzgerald (Translator)

462 pages • first pub -800 (editions)

fiction classics poetry informative inspiring slow-paced

Description

Penelope has been waiting for her husband Odysseus to return from Troy for many years. Little does she know that his path back to her has been blocked by astonishing & terrifying trials. Will he overcome the hideous monsters, beautiful witches...

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Community Reviews Summary of 34,173 reviews

Moods

adventurous 93%
challenging 43%
tense 21%
dark 20%
emotional 18%
reflective 15%
informative 14%
inspiring 13%
mysterious 12%
funny 7%
hopeful 7%
sad 5%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 37%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Plot: 39% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

No: 41% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 21% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.67

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