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Odyssee

Homer

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It is the Odyssey
slow-paced
adventurous medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This still stands up as a solid story. There were parts of the story that just didn't make sense like his want to get home to see his wife but then stayed on an island for a year with his men and Cercie so he didn't come off as rude. Also he committed mass murder of the suitors. Which is fine, just not very becoming of the "hero". 

Ughhhh... so long!!! I mean, if the bard who sang the book had to memorize so much, wouldn't it just be easier to make it shorter??
adventurous challenging sad tense medium-paced
adventurous medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Overall, this book was enjoyable. It was less dense than I was expecting. My lack of knowledge about the lore meant that I went into this story mostly clueless. I appreciated that we got to see Odysseus in many stages of his journey, in several mental states, and in the splendor he was known for. While I doubt I will reread this book, I am glad to have read it.
adventurous tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful reflective tense slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

how dare odysseus be such an unfaithful bastard

I love how this story demonstrates how seemingly small choices can come back later with much bigger consequences than could've been imagined at first. Butterfly Effect shit always is a yes from me.