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466 pages • first pub -750 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781439163375
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Atria Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
TOLSTOY CALLED THE ILIAD A miracle; Goethe said that it always thrust him into a state of astonishment. Homer’s story is thrilling, and his Greek is perhaps the most beautiful poetry ever sung or written. But until now, even the best English trans...
Community Reviews Summary of 24,758 reviews
Moods
challenging 54%
emotional 40%
tense 37%
dark 31%
sad 26%
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: 7% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, War, DeathModerate
Slavery
466 pages • first pub -750 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781439163375
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Atria Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
TOLSTOY CALLED THE ILIAD A miracle; Goethe said that it always thrust him into a state of astonishment. Homer’s story is thrilling, and his Greek is perhaps the most beautiful poetry ever sung or written. But until now, even the best English trans...
Community Reviews Summary of 24,758 reviews
Moods
challenging 54%
emotional 40%
tense 37%
dark 31%
sad 26%
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: 7% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, War, DeathModerate
Slavery