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Continuing my current obsession with Greek mythology, I decided to tackle The Iliad. I did not expect it to take me over a month to read.
As much as I love this story, there were many days that I could not bring myself to pick up this book to read. There were also many nights that I fell asleep with this book in hand. It was very hard to get through, but I’m glad I finished it. I have thoroughly enjoyed many of the modern retellings of The Iliad, with [b:The Song of Achilles|11250317|The Song of Achilles|Madeline Miller|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1331154660l/11250317._SX50_.jpg|16176791] being my favorite book of 2020. I really wanted to get the story from its source by reading the original.
The writing is really incredible, it’s so visual and descriptive that you can actually see the battles as if they are choreographed fights. It’s almost cinematic the way the gods descend from Olympus to assist their chosen champions.
I probably won’t read this book again, but I’m glad that I did and I’ll keep on reading every retelling that I can get my hands on!
As much as I love this story, there were many days that I could not bring myself to pick up this book to read. There were also many nights that I fell asleep with this book in hand. It was very hard to get through, but I’m glad I finished it. I have thoroughly enjoyed many of the modern retellings of The Iliad, with [b:The Song of Achilles|11250317|The Song of Achilles|Madeline Miller|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1331154660l/11250317._SX50_.jpg|16176791] being my favorite book of 2020. I really wanted to get the story from its source by reading the original.
The writing is really incredible, it’s so visual and descriptive that you can actually see the battles as if they are choreographed fights. It’s almost cinematic the way the gods descend from Olympus to assist their chosen champions.
I probably won’t read this book again, but I’m glad that I did and I’ll keep on reading every retelling that I can get my hands on!
Still reading it whenever the inspiration hits me, just not like in one go! I’ll come back to it, on my own time.
challenging
reflective
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, War
Minor: Rape
challenging
dark
informative
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
relaxing
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
informative
inspiring
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
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Turns out a book that hasn't been out of print for millennia is quite good.
Nothing to say that can add to what has been said for so long. Excellent, readable translation. An epic no doubt