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This was my second time reading The Odyssey, and wow. As someone already obsessed with Greek mythology, I found Emily Wilson's translation incredibly captivating and immersive. Her writing is vivid, clear, and brings so much life to this classic epic, making it easy to understand and connect with. It was deeply satisfying to see how she brings the story to life in a way that's both fresh and easy to follow.
The intro was also a great addition—it provided historical and cultural context I hadn't fully considered before.
Overall, an amazing translation—totally gripping.
The intro was also a great addition—it provided historical and cultural context I hadn't fully considered before.
Overall, an amazing translation—totally gripping.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
1/3 of an odyssey/iliad/aeneid read.
odysseus is my BOY
odysseus is my BOY
adventurous
challenging
emotional
reflective
tense
adventurous
informative
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
slow-paced
adventurous
challenging
funny
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
The story of the most valid crash out ever✨️
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Rape, Slavery, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Abandonment, War, Injury/Injury detail
adventurous
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes