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20 hours, 23 minutes • first pub -750 (editions)
ISBN/UID: B0CJGL8QQ9
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Audible Studios
Publication date: 26 September 2023
Description
When Emily Wilson’s translation of The Odyssey appeared in 2017―rendering the ancient poem in contemporary language that was “fresh, unpretentious and lean” (Madeline Miller, Washington Post)―critics lauded it as “a revelation” (Susan Chira, New Y...
Community Reviews Summary of 24,908 reviews
Moods
challenging 54%
emotional 40%
tense 37%
dark 32%
sad 27%
reflective 18%
informative 14%
inspiring 9%
funny 6%
mysterious 3%
hopeful 1%
Pace
medium 32%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Plot: 32% | Character: 19%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 36% | No: 31% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | No: 27% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Average rating
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Violence, War, DeathModerate
Slavery20 hours, 23 minutes • first pub -750 (editions)
ISBN/UID: B0CJGL8QQ9
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Audible Studios
Publication date: 26 September 2023
Description
When Emily Wilson’s translation of The Odyssey appeared in 2017―rendering the ancient poem in contemporary language that was “fresh, unpretentious and lean” (Madeline Miller, Washington Post)―critics lauded it as “a revelation” (Susan Chira, New Y...
Community Reviews Summary of 24,908 reviews
Moods
challenging 54%
emotional 40%
tense 37%
dark 32%
sad 27%
reflective 18%
informative 14%
inspiring 9%
funny 6%
mysterious 3%
hopeful 1%
Pace
medium 32%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Plot: 32% | Character: 19%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 36% | No: 31% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | No: 27% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, War, DeathModerate
Slavery