Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Rape, DeathModerate
Slavery, Sexual violenceCommunity Reviews
Summary of 8216 reviews
Moods
dark 47%
emotional 34%
sad 28%
challenging 23%
funny 19%
adventurous 18%
informative 16%
tense 9%
mysterious 8%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 5%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 29%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
No: 36% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 39% | No: 34% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 67% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%Average rating
216 pages | first published 2005
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ISBN/UID: 9780676974256
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Canada
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In Homer’s account in The Odyssey, Penelope--wife of Odysseus and cousin of the beautiful Helen of Troy--is portrayed as the quintessential faithful wife, her story a salutary lesson through the ages. Left alone for twenty years when Odysseus goes...Book Information
216 pages | first published 2005
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ISBN/UID: 9780676974256
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Canada
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In Homer’s account in The Odyssey, Penelope--wife of Odysseus and cousin of the beautiful Helen of Troy--is portrayed as the quintessential faithful wife, her story a salutary lesson through the ages. Left alone for twenty years when Odysseus goes...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Rape, DeathModerate
Slavery, Sexual violenceCommunity Reviews
Summary of 8216 reviews
Moods
dark 47%
emotional 34%
sad 28%
challenging 23%
funny 19%
adventurous 18%
informative 16%
tense 9%
mysterious 8%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 5%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 29%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
No: 36% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 39% | No: 34% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 67% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%Average rating