The Odyssey by Homer

The Odyssey

Homer with E.V. Rieu (Translator)

348 pages • first pub -800 (editions)

fiction classics poetry adventurous slow-paced

Description

Part of Penguin's beautiful hardback Clothbound Classics series, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith, these delectable and collectible editions are bound in high-quality colourful, tactile cloth with foil stamped into the design. ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 35,152 reviews

Moods

adventurous 94%
challenging 42%
tense 21%
dark 20%
emotional 18%
reflective 15%
informative 13%
inspiring 13%
mysterious 12%
funny 7%
hopeful 7%
sad 6%
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: 25% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.67

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