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374 pages • first pub -800 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780061244186
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial Modern Classics
Publication date: 26 June 2007
Description
Homer’s great epic The Odyssey—one of Western literature’s most enduring and important works—translated by Richmond LattimoreA classic for the ages, The Odyssey recounts Odysseus’ journey home after the Trojan War—and the obstacles he faces along ...
Community Reviews Summary of 52,401 reviews
Moods
challenging 41%
tense 23%
emotional 22%
dark 20%
reflective 17%
informative 13%
inspiring 13%
mysterious 12%
funny 8%
hopeful 8%
sad 7%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 41%
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: 59% | 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
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Violence, Death, MurderModerate
Animal death, War, BloodMinor
Rape, Misogyny, Slavery
374 pages • first pub -800 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780061244186
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial Modern Classics
Publication date: 26 June 2007
Description
Homer’s great epic The Odyssey—one of Western literature’s most enduring and important works—translated by Richmond LattimoreA classic for the ages, The Odyssey recounts Odysseus’ journey home after the Trojan War—and the obstacles he faces along ...
Community Reviews Summary of 52,401 reviews
Moods
challenging 41%
tense 23%
emotional 22%
dark 20%
reflective 17%
informative 13%
inspiring 13%
mysterious 12%
funny 8%
hopeful 8%
sad 7%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 41%
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: 59% | 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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Death, MurderModerate
Animal death, War, BloodMinor
Rape, Misogyny, Slavery