The Odyssey by Homer

The Odyssey

Homer with Robert Fagles (Translator)

541 pages first pub -800 (editions)

fiction classics poetry adventurous slow-paced
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Robert Fagles's stunning modern-verse translation-available at last in our black-spine classics line A Penguin ClassicThe Odyssey is literature's grandest evocation of everyman's journey through life. In the myths and legends that are retold here,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 51,396 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 40%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

No: 44% | 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: 18% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%

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3.69

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