The Odyssey (EDITED ORIGINAL VERSION) by Homer

The Odyssey (EDITED ORIGINAL VERSION)

Homer

338 pages • first pub -800 (editions)

fiction classics poetry adventurous slow-paced
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The Odyssey is Homer's epic of Odysseus' 10-year struggle to return home after the Trojan War. While Odysseus battles mystical creatures and faces the wrath of the gods, his wife Penelope and his son Telemachus stave off suitors vying for Penelope...

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Community Reviews Summary of 52,232 reviews

Moods

adventurous 94%
challenging 41%
tense 23%
emotional 22%
dark 20%
reflective 17%
inspiring 13%
informative 12%
mysterious 12%
funny 8%
hopeful 8%
sad 7%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 49%
medium 41%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Plot: 41% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

No: 43% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 39% | No: 35% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.69

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