Reviews

The Odyssey by Homer

strawburial's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny informative tense fast-paced

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

4.5

Very good! I have read up on Greek mythology before but this was my first time reading the actual texts themselves. This translation is highly approachable and has helpful notes in the back.

tomdunlop475's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

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

4.0

thomasnel's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

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

4.5

I really think this book is an all time classic. I can't say it really got me to think differently than I have before, but it was just a really good story. I know it might be expected as one of the all time greatest pieces of literature. Disregarding that fact I still think the story is amazing and it will always hold up. 

roxymaybe's review against another edition

5.0

Emily Wilson's translation is PHENOMENAL; I was actually able to read and understand the whole poem. I highly recommend reading the introduction and translator's note in this edition too. The story itself is only mediocre, bogged down by extremely irritating characters, but I'm glad I found a great translation to read anyway.

laura_corsi's review against another edition

5.0

Ms. Wilson has made a beautiful, readable translation that I enjoyed immensely. I listened to the audiobook as well, narrated by Clare Danes and it definitely added to the experience and got me through some rough times at the dentist! The Odyssey's epic poetic structure is definitely made to be heard and Ms. Wilson's translation aims to make this apparent in English. Lovely translation for an epic story. I highly recommend this version of Homer's Odyssey.

cmcuffman's review against another edition

adventurous dark hopeful tense medium-paced

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

4.0

ardyn_medeira's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring 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? It's complicated

4.25

cesar's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Acompanhar a jornada de Ulisses até o esperado retorno ao seu lar, e depois a vingança contra aqueles que desonrravam o seu lar é magnífico.
 Esse é um épico cheio de aventuras e reviravoltas, ecoando os desdobramentos da Guerra de Tróia e do que aconteceu com Ulisses em seu retorno a Ítaca.
 Uma obra prima imortal.

heatherlennonlemon's review

adventurous dark funny medium-paced

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

3.25

lana_gwddnd's review against another edition

Boring.