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jessi825grace 's review for:
The Odyssey of Homer
by Homer
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Okay this is probably going to sound so uneducated and I swear I understand that this isn’t a book people read to enjoy but that’s how I read and rate books so disregard this if you want an academic review. I loved this book. Having just read the Iliad and not enjoying it in the slightest, this was like a breath of fresh air. Odysseus is an icon and so fun to read about. I loved all the characters, they felt like real people. This story was so much more immersive and entertaining than the Iliad. The theme of hospitality (xenia) rather than honor (in the Iliad) was much more enjoyable to read about. I can totally see why the Greeks sat around and listened to this one over and over again.