A review by bookshelfmonkey
The Iliad by Homer

challenging medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

 This was honestly probably a problem of translation. Everything felt quite literal, like the excitment of the plot had been sacrificed for accuracy. I can't read ancient greek, though, so maybe it's just like that. Basically, it was a case of good ideas/content, kinda boring read. 
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