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Odyssee

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adventurous challenging dark 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: No
inspiring lighthearted relaxing fast-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 emotional funny sad medium-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: N/A
adventurous inspiring tense slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous reflective fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

This book goes hard
challenging slow-paced

yo también
esperaría 20 años por mí marido,
te entiendo tanto Penélope 
adventurous challenging medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

3 stars for The Odyssey itself, 5 stars for this absolutely amazing translation. The introduction from Emily Wilson is worth the price of admission alone. I could read another 300 pages of her analysis and thoughtful considerations. The translation is clear, modern without being overly colloquial, with wonderful rhythm and word choice. 

I’m happy to have finally read this epic. Odysseus is an ass. Circe was done dirty. Penelope is great. 
adventurous slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No