The Odyssey of Homer by Homer

The Odyssey of Homer

Homer with Allen Mandelbaum (Translator)

560 pages • first pub -800 (editions)

fiction classics poetry informative inspiring slow-paced

Description

Homer's epic chronicle of the Greek hero Odysseus' journey home from the Trojan War has inspired writers from Virgil to James Joyce. Odysseus survives storm and shipwreck, the cave of the Cyclops and the isle of Circe, the lure of the Sirens' song...

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Moods

adventurous 93%
challenging 42%
tense 21%
dark 20%
emotional 18%
reflective 15%
informative 13%
inspiring 13%
mysterious 12%
funny 7%
hopeful 7%
sad 5%
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: 26% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 21% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.67

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