The Odyssey by Homer

The Odyssey

Homer with E.V. Rieu (Translator), D.C.H. Rieu (Translator)

370 pages • first pub -800 (editions)

fiction classics poetry adventurous slow-paced

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Moods

adventurous 94%
challenging 41%
tense 22%
emotional 21%
dark 19%
reflective 16%
informative 13%
inspiring 13%
mysterious 12%
funny 8%
hopeful 7%
sad 6%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 51%
medium 39%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Plot: 39% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 37% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.68

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