Reviews

The Iliad by Homer

jamiebrew's review against another edition

adventurous challenging slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The 50 pages of boat and fleet cataloging was quite intense 

readinglele's review against another edition

adventurous emotional tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Inaspettatamente coinvolgente, le prime 200 pagine sono la cosa piu lenta mai letta MA una volta arrivati all'inganno di Era non ci si può più fermare

hannahnevo's review against another edition

adventurous inspiring reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

writermags's review against another edition

4.0

Okay, I guess I like the Iliad now.

reynaisland's review against another edition

5.0

While I admit that the first half was a chore, the second half's emotional resonance was downright startling. In the words of Danny Devito: "I get it."

valrunin's review against another edition

I've tried to read this book several times. It's just not for me. I want to finish it so bad, but I just can't. it's so nicely written, too. This is sick.

loganbreidenbach's review against another edition

3.0

Incredibly gory, I’m kind of shocked

cassgagnon's review against another edition

adventurous informative sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

thecaffeinatedlibrary's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional tense

5.0

Can you even actually rate The Iliad? 

This book, this *story* has stood up to the test of time and SURVIVED. When you really, really think about that? It's nothing short of incredible.

gossamerwingedgazelle's review against another edition

3.0

Not tons of story in this story. That having been said, it was a fascinating tale from a historical and anthropological perspective. If I had to choose, though, I'd go with the Odyssey rather than the Iliad.