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zachmarti's review against another edition
5.0
After reading some of Shakespeare and Sophocles in Literature class last semester, I felt like I needed more classical works under my belt. This was magically gifted to me by my father who said this was his favorite translation, and I absolutely loved it. Many of these characters names have sporadically appeared in some of my favorite shows and books written in the last century, and I can't help but notice the influence of ancient Greek mythology on all of them. Already bought the Iliad by Emily Wilson for this fall and couldn't be more excited!
mooney_ec's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
marleybradfield's review
3.0
Like I always do, I find it difficult to judge such an old book. This book was more adventure than the Iliad and definitely easier to read and easier to understand, I thought. Since it was a sequel, you are already familiar with the characters and the world is it was a little bit easier to jump right into the book.
hettym's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-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
3.75
poetpenelopee's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
realfemshady's review against another edition
5.0
Great for going to sleep. This book is poetry and full of short stories.
foxandrew23's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
abbyaj22's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
a_gray's review
5.0
a little long winded and repetitive at times but i mean what else can you expect from such an old book lol
the emily wilson translation slayed, highly recommend, she makes the whole thing actually interesting and enjoyable
the emily wilson translation slayed, highly recommend, she makes the whole thing actually interesting and enjoyable