158 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
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Language: English
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Alessandro Baricco recreates the siege of Troy through the voices of 21 Homeric characters. Sacrificing none of Homer's panoramic scope, he forgoes Homer's detachment and admits us to realms of subjective experience his predecessor never explored.
Community Reviews Summary of 338 reviews
Moods
informative 52%
emotional 47%
reflective 42%
sad 38%
tense 33%
challenging 14%
dark 14%
inspiring 9%
relaxing 4%
Pace
medium 42%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 68% | Plot: 18% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 62% | No: 18% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 37% | N/A: 6% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 46% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
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158 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Alessandro Baricco recreates the siege of Troy through the voices of 21 Homeric characters. Sacrificing none of Homer's panoramic scope, he forgoes Homer's detachment and admits us to realms of subjective experience his predecessor never explored.
Community Reviews Summary of 338 reviews
Moods
informative 52%
emotional 47%
reflective 42%
sad 38%
tense 33%
challenging 14%
dark 14%
inspiring 9%
relaxing 4%
Pace
medium 42%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 68% | Plot: 18% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 62% | No: 18% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 37% | N/A: 6% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 46% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.