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adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
J’ai adoré ! J’avais peur de m’ennuyer au vu du nombre de pages et en fait loin de là, c’était génial !
Reading "The Odyssey" for school years ago was a revelation—this ancient story that felt so vivid, with characters so original and adventures so captivating! It’s a poem that is timeless, both in its descriptions and in its context. The resilience, courage and relentless pursuit of home, despite the countless obstacles and trials Odysseus’ faces, remain powerful and moving.
Beyond that, it’s fascinating to see how the Ancient Greeks understood the world through the prism of divine intervention—how monsters and mythical creatures roamed the world and shaped Odysseus' journey and how he, with his cunningness and heroism, navigated these dangers to create this beautiful adventure.
It’s rare for a literary work to remain so compelling over the course of centuries. "The Odyssey" is a testament to how truly great works can grow with us, and how we, in turn, evolve with them and through them.
Beyond that, it’s fascinating to see how the Ancient Greeks understood the world through the prism of divine intervention—how monsters and mythical creatures roamed the world and shaped Odysseus' journey and how he, with his cunningness and heroism, navigated these dangers to create this beautiful adventure.
It’s rare for a literary work to remain so compelling over the course of centuries. "The Odyssey" is a testament to how truly great works can grow with us, and how we, in turn, evolve with them and through them.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
reflective
tense
slow-paced
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
reflective
tense
medium-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
Three stars for the story; five stars for the translation
Content Warnings
Minor: Rape, Torture, Murder
adventurous
medium-paced
adventurous
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Don't yell at me, but I actually like the Odyssey. I think it's useful, especially to cause people to think critically and with reason. It takes a lot to convince people to sympathize with Odysseus. He is not naturally "likeable," I agree. In fact, I straight up hated him for most of the book and wrote half an essay on why he isn't a real hero. See? Teaching moment because of my strong feelings for the book. I was also into this book to see how Fagles chose to translate the female characters. Hint: they don't get credit for anything. I'm writing my actual essay on that. Wish me luck!
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes