The Iliad & The Odyssey by Homer

The Iliad & The Odyssey

Homer with Samuel Butler (Translator)

731 pages first pub -800 (editions)

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No home library is complete without the classics! The Iliad & The Odyssey brings together the two essential Greek epics from the poet Homer in an elegant, leather-bound, omnibus edition—a keepsake to be read and treasured.The Iliad and The Ody...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,375 reviews

Moods

adventurous 92%
challenging 47%
tense 30%
dark 22%
emotional 22%
informative 17%
inspiring 17%
reflective 15%
sad 12%
mysterious 10%
funny 4%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 58%
medium 31%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Plot: 31% | Character: 15% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 33% | No: 25% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33% | No: 31% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 46% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 11% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.86

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