The Iliad by Geoffrey S. Kirk, Homer

The Iliad

Geoffrey S. Kirk, Homer with Robert Fitzgerald (Translator)

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466 pages | first published -750

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Centres on the critical events in the last year of the Trojan War, which lead to Achilleus' killing of Hektor and determine the fate of Troy. This book presents a universal and tragic view of the world, of human life lived under the shadow of suff...
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Moods

adventurous 82%
challenging 56%
tense 37%
emotional 33%
dark 29%
sad 24%
reflective 17%
informative 15%
inspiring 9%
funny 4%
mysterious 4%
hopeful 1%

Pace

slow 63%
medium 32%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Plot: 36% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

No: 33% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 27% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

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3.75

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