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kdgoody's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
dorisxu's review against another edition
3.0
boring and too many names (sorry ovid i know this isn’t how u wanted to be remembered)
lidewijvk's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
desmoulins's review against another edition
3.0
3 stars because of the great to read translation. If I were rating purely based on enjoyment it would be 1.5.
pads75's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- 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
macchamberlain's review against another edition
5.0
This translation is super approachable and the notes are incredibly thorough!
courtneytucker06's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
corvingreene's review against another edition
3.0
Mandelbaum's translation is really great, and this is a foundational text. The first book I read for my PhD prelims. 550 pages. I think I will like it better as I read further in my list and pick up more of the connections with other texts on my list.