199 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781841956459
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Canongate
Publication date: 21 October 2005
Description
Homer's Odyssey is not the only version of the story. Mythic material was originally oral, and also local -- a myth would be told one way in one place and quite differently in another. I have drawn on material other than the Odyssey, especially fo...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,119 reviews
Moods
dark 47%
emotional 34%
sad 29%
challenging 23%
funny 21%
adventurous 18%
informative 17%
mysterious 9%
tense 9%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 5%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 29%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
No: 37% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 39% | No: 34% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 67% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Rape, DeathModerate
Slavery, Sexual violence, Violence199 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781841956459
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Canongate
Publication date: 21 October 2005
Description
Homer's Odyssey is not the only version of the story. Mythic material was originally oral, and also local -- a myth would be told one way in one place and quite differently in another. I have drawn on material other than the Odyssey, especially fo...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,119 reviews
Moods
dark 47%
emotional 34%
sad 29%
challenging 23%
funny 21%
adventurous 18%
informative 17%
mysterious 9%
tense 9%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 5%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 29%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
No: 37% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 39% | No: 34% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 67% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Rape, DeathModerate
Slavery, Sexual violence, Violence