The Iliad by Homer

The Iliad

Homer

718 pages • first pub -750 (editions)

fiction classics poetry adventurous challenging slow-paced

Description

One of the foremost achievements in Western literature, Homer's Iliad tells the story of the darkest episode in the Trojan War. At its centre is Achilles, the greatest warrior-champion of the Greeks, who refuses to fight after being humiliated by ...

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Moods

adventurous 82%
challenging 54%
tense 37%
emotional 34%
dark 29%
sad 24%
reflective 17%
informative 16%
inspiring 9%
mysterious 4%
funny 3%
hopeful 1%

Pace

slow 63%
medium 32%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Plot: 35% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 27% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.75

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