The Iliad by Homer

The Iliad

Homer with E.V. Rieu (Translator)

The Iliad

Homer with E.V. Rieu (Translator)

fiction classics poetry adventurous medium-paced

576 pages | first published -750

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E.V. Rieu's beloved translation of the great war epic of Western literature, revised and updated by D. C. H. Rieu One of the foremost achievements in Western literature, Homer's Iliad tells the story of the darkest episode of the Trojan War. At i...
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Moods

adventurous 82%
challenging 56%
tense 36%
emotional 33%
dark 29%
sad 24%
reflective 17%
informative 15%
inspiring 9%
funny 4%
mysterious 4%
hopeful 1%

Pace

slow 64%
medium 31%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

No: 33% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 30% | 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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