464 pages • first pub -750 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140444445
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 02 February 1988
Description
The greatest literary achievement of Greek civilization--an epic poem without rival in world literature and a cornerstone of Western culture The story of the Iliad centers on the critical events in the last year of the Trojan War, which lead to Ac...
Community Reviews Summary of 16,164 reviews
Moods
challenging 54%
tense 37%
emotional 34%
dark 29%
sad 24%
reflective 17%
informative 15%
inspiring 9%
mysterious 4%
funny 3%
hopeful 1%
Pace
medium 32%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 49% | Plot: 35% | Character: 14%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% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Death, WarModerate
Slavery, GoreMinor
Rape
464 pages • first pub -750 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140444445
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 02 February 1988
Description
The greatest literary achievement of Greek civilization--an epic poem without rival in world literature and a cornerstone of Western culture The story of the Iliad centers on the critical events in the last year of the Trojan War, which lead to Ac...
Community Reviews Summary of 16,164 reviews
Moods
challenging 54%
tense 37%
emotional 34%
dark 29%
sad 24%
reflective 17%
informative 15%
inspiring 9%
mysterious 4%
funny 3%
hopeful 1%
Pace
medium 32%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 49% | Plot: 35% | Character: 14%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% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Death, WarModerate
Slavery, GoreMinor
Rape