527 pages • first pub -750 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780226469409
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Publication date: 01 January 1961
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 ...
Community Reviews Summary of 18,201 reviews
Moods
challenging 54%
tense 38%
emotional 37%
dark 31%
sad 25%
reflective 17%
informative 15%
inspiring 9%
funny 4%
mysterious 4%
hopeful 1%
Pace
medium 33%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Plot: 34% | Character: 17%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 32% | No: 32% | Yes: 31% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | No: 27% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, War, DeathModerate
Slavery527 pages • first pub -750 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780226469409
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Publication date: 01 January 1961
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 ...
Community Reviews Summary of 18,201 reviews
Moods
challenging 54%
tense 38%
emotional 37%
dark 31%
sad 25%
reflective 17%
informative 15%
inspiring 9%
funny 4%
mysterious 4%
hopeful 1%
Pace
medium 33%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Plot: 34% | Character: 17%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 32% | No: 32% | Yes: 31% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | No: 27% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, War, DeathModerate
Slavery