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The Iliad

Homer

3.8 AVERAGE


perhaps all that we, as mortals, have in common is to die.
perhaps that makes us indistinguishable.
perhaps that makes us powerful.
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Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

THERE WAS NO WOODEN HORSE! Aside from that disappointment, fantastic!
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Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Read during summer break before clerkship (4th year)

The most rewarding book I’ve read.

In the spirit of oral tradition, I listened to an abridged audiobook.

So much death. Why learn their names if they just die anyway?

Loved my bias Diomedes, son of Tydeus, the god-fighter with a whole book flexing his based chadness (Book 5).

Ajax vs Hector duel was hilarious.
They tied and gave each other gifts 😭
adventurous inspiring reflective sad tense slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
challenging medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

i mean a god damn classic, with the most beautiful opening lines
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Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

It’s a classic. What else can I say. 

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Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
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Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
challenging medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated