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slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
tense
slow-paced
A classic!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
dark
emotional
informative
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I've actually read the Richard Lattimore translation of Iliad (and Odyssey), not the Robert Fagles version(s). I read somewhere that the Lattimore version is a more accurate translation, while the Fagles version isn't quite as technically correct but is much easier to read. From reading a portion of Fagles's Odyssey in high school, I would tend to agree with this sentiment.
I personally prefer faithfulness to the original over simplicity, though if you haven't read any translation of Iliad or Odyssey, give any version you want a try. These are classic stories for a reason--they contain powerful themes and are entertaining, as well.
I personally prefer faithfulness to the original over simplicity, though if you haven't read any translation of Iliad or Odyssey, give any version you want a try. These are classic stories for a reason--they contain powerful themes and are entertaining, as well.
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
informative
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
adventurous
challenging
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
While fascinating to read from a historical and literacy point of view, the book is essentially made up of battles and discussions, often between bickering gods and mortals that becomes tedious very quickly. It only really gets interesting after the death of Pateoclus when the emotional heart and ferocious revenge begin, but this comes two thirds into the story.