Iliad and Odyssey by Homer

Iliad and Odyssey

Homer with Anthony Heald (Narrator), W.H.D. Rouse (Translator)

25 hours, 2 minutes first pub -800 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy poetry adventurous fast-paced

Description

Homer's Iliad and Odyssey are unquestionably two of the greatest epic masterpieces in Western literature. Though more than 2,700 years old, their stories of brave heroics, capricious gods, and towering human emotions are vividly timeless. The Ilia...

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Moods

adventurous 92%
challenging 50%
tense 28%
dark 24%
emotional 18%
informative 16%
reflective 16%
inspiring 11%
sad 11%
mysterious 9%
funny 5%
hopeful 3%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 62%
medium 26%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 43% | Plot: 35% | Character: 15% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33% | No: 28% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 38% | No: 30% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 9% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.87

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